Speaker Resources
This page brings together a range of useful tools to support your journey as a speaker within the Association of Speakers Clubs. Whether you’re new to the organisation or working through your Record of Achievement, you’ll find clear and practical guidance to help you make the most of your experience.
Included in this section:
Learning About the ASC
A straightforward overview of the ASC’s structure — from individual clubs to area, regional, and national levels — to help you understand how everything fits together.Your ASC Record of Achievement
Step-by-step guidance on how to use, update, and download your Record of Achievement, helping you track your speaking progress over time.Additional Learning Materials
Extra resources and reading materials to support your development and give you more confidence on your speaking journey.
Structure of the ASC
The Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC) is organised to support members at every stage of their public speaking journey, from local clubs right through to the national level.
At the top is the National Committee, which oversees the Association as a whole. Beneath this are seven regions, each responsible for coordinating and supporting the activities in their part of the UK. One of these is the Online and Corporates Region, which provides opportunities for virtual engagement and for workplace-based clubs.
Each region is made up of 2 to 4 areas, and within each area, you’ll find 2 to 7 clubs. These clubs are the heart of the ASC, where members meet regularly to practise and improve their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
This structure ensures that clubs are well-supported, ideas and best practice are shared, and members can participate in a wide range of events and opportunities — locally, regionally, and nationally.
Region Breakdown
Information correct November 2024
Scotland
- Highlands Area
- Elgin Speakers Club
- Aberdeen Speakers Club
- Inverurie Speakers Club
- Tayside Area
- Arbroath Speakers Club
- Perth Speakers Club
- Strathmore Speakers Club
- East Central Scotland Area
- Denny Speakers Club
- Edinburgh Speakers Club
- Kirkcaldy Speakers Club
- Dunfermline Speakers Club
- Western Scotland Area
- Cowal Speakers Club
- Dunoon Speakers Club
- Greenock Speakers Club
- Renfrew Speakers Club
- Hamilton Speakers Club
- Glasgow Speakers Club
Western
- West Pennine Area
- Blackburn Castle
- Bolton
- Burnley & District
- Clitheroe
- Wigan & District
- BAE Air Sector
- West Pennine Area
- Carlisle & District
- West Cumbria
- Fylde
- Garstang
- Morecambe and Lancaster
- Wyre
- South Lancaster
- South Pennine
- Liverpool
- North Cheshire
- Peterloo
- Stockport Ladybrook
- Stockport
Eastern
- Yorkshire and North East
- Tyneside
- York
- Wetherby
- Sheffield
- Newcastle
- Yorkshire Dales
- Wharfedale
- Bradford
- Craven
- Halifax & Huddersfield
Midlands
- South West Midlands
- Sans Souci
- Solihull
- Leamington Spa
- Stourbridge
- Sutton Coldfield
- North Midlands
- Derby & District
- Loughborough & Charnwood
- Lincoln
- Newark
- Nottingham
- South East Midlands
- Barwell Cedars
- Leicester
- Lutterworth
- Market Harborough
South West
- Cotswolds and Wessex
- Devon & Somerset
- Dorset
- Melksham
- Swindon
- Wales
- Cardiff Mixed
- Cardiff
- Newport
- Porthcawl
South East
- East Anglia
- Bury St Edmunds
- Colchester
- Felixstowe
- Ipswich
- Norwich Central
- Sudbury
- South
- Horsham
- Redhill & Reigate
- Kent
- Chaucer
- Thanet
- West Kent
- London
- Wimbledon
- Bletchley
Online and Corporate
- Sainsburys
- Online Club (Zoom)
- Nomura
Your ASC Record of Achievement
The ASC Record of Achievement is a personal logbook designed to help members track their progress as speakers, evaluators, leaders, and active participants in the ASC community. It’s a motivating tool that captures growth, celebrates milestones, and highlights contributions at club, area, and national levels.
This document includes:
Speaking Certificates – From foundational skills to advanced diplomas.
Evaluation and Judging Awards – Recognition for developing critical feedback skills.
Leadership Awards – A structured pathway from self-leadership to national influence.
Leadership Roles and Contest Success – Record positions held and achievements in contests.
Events and Training – Document participation in campaigns, workshops, and learning events.
Outside Awards – A place to note related achievements from external organisations.
Whether you’re just starting or well on your journey, this record is your companion in reflecting how far you’ve come—and how far you can go.
Additional Learning Materials
Whether you’re just beginning your ASC speaking journey or you’re a seasoned speaker looking for a refresher, this collection of resources is here to support your development at every stage. These materials align with the structured learning path of the ASC and offer practical guidance to strengthen your confidence, technique, and impact.
From foundational skills like crafting a speech and using gestures, to more advanced techniques such as humour, storytelling, and audience engagement—these resources are valuable companions as you progress through the ASC programme or revisit key areas.
Ready to dive in? Download your learning materials here:
