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About Sound Vision

Who we are, and our aspirations for the future

Our vision is a society with equal opportunities for all.

We empower individuals and communities through personal development, education, creativity and communications.

Sound Vision was founded in 2017 by Dom Chambers, a professional broadcaster and a former arts student.

From an uneven educational background, where the threat of exclusion was never far away, he forged a way forward through his natural levels of creativity which found outlets through visual arts, writing and broadcast media. From early childhood, Dom was driven by a strong sense of humanitarian mission. He first considered how encouraging creativity may have a charitable purpose while at Art College in the 1980s.

Having experienced the positive impact of creativity and communication skills on his own life, Dom sought to bring that to others. The charity was launched to build on the training outcomes achieved by Somer Valley FM, a community radio station with educational purposes he launched in 2008.

Through training, we offer solutions to significant social challenges around lack of opportunities, loneliness, isolation, and regional disparity. Our skills-based learning programmes are inclusive, supporting neurodiversity, learning disabilities, mental health challenges and those seeking employment.

We are united by our shared vision, and strive to hold true to our core values:

We have three complementary service lines seeking to empower people of all ages, with a strong legacy and focus on young people. The Sound Vision team is equipped with the certifications, experience and compassion needed to support those with higher levels of need. Our doors are open to everyone, and we also help people who have self-improvement or employability goals.

In all cases, we seek to build confidence, self-belief, wellbeing and resilience by encouraging creativity through our education and development programmes.

Meet our team

  1. Featured case study

    Mark’s Story

    Mark attends Fosse Way School as a Post-16 student. He is part of Pathway to Employment, where he quickly developed confidence, experienced an uplift in mood and built skills valuable for future employment.

    Read Mark’s Story

  2. Case studies

    Emilia Pyka’s Story

    Emilia participated in the Sound Voices, After School Training at Riverside Radio and achieved an NCFE Level 1 Award in Radio Production.

  3. Case studies

    GN’s Story

    Year 9 student GN was facing mental health challenges. She attended Sound Voices' Early Interventions, where she gained an Arts Award and significantly developed her self-esteem.

  4. Case studies

    TA’s Story

    TA was referred to Early Interventions by Norton Hill School due to his low self-esteem and challenges in making positive friendships. As well as valuable transferable skills, he has also shown increased self-esteem, improved mood and ability to socialise and collaborate.