Community resources

Community resources

Build your own stammering community

Guides and templates to help you set up and run an engaging, fun, safe and supportive group. One that brings people who stammer together.

We're here to support you every step of the way. Contact us at communities@stamma.org for further help.

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Setting Up A Group: First Steps

Things to consider that will help get your group idea off the ground.
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Privacy & Data Protection Policy

Jargon-free guidance on how to keep your members' data safe and secure.
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Create a Safeguarding Policy

Helping you to keep your group members safe.
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Health & Safety Policy

Keep your meetings safe and stress-free.
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Set Rules For Your Meetings

How to set ground rules to ensure respectful and effective meetings.
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Open Day Funding Policy

Our policy, created to help you fund your very own Open Day.
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Funding Your Community Events

Funding matters, and we have a few ideas for you...
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Good Writing

Tips for writing content that engages your group.
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A4 Letterhead

A ready-to-use letterhead you can use for group correspondence.
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Create An Email Account

Our guide to setting up an email account with Gmail.
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Create a Supportive Space

A guide to helping your members feel valued and supported.
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Ice breakers for in-person meetings

Stammering-friendly ice breaker suggestions to get members talking.
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