Colin is the founder of Say Aphasia, with the support of friends who have aphasia. He had a stroke in 2013 which resulted in him becoming aphasic. He began the charity three years later when another aphasia charity ceased to exist. He knew first hand how much of a positive impact a support group has. And so he set up his own charity so that he could continue a much needed support group in his local area.

Colin was 50 when he had his stroke, and could not longer continue his career as a Director of a commercially designed building services solution company. 

He had worked at MTT Consultants for 12 years. After he had a stroke he could not go back to work with his new condition 'aphasia'. He lost his successful career and his house which his wife had recently designed into their dream home.

Colin is an extremely positive and determined man, and so, he took it upon himself to set up a charity to help others just like him.

The charity has given him purpose, goals to achieve and a new sense of success. He hopes that this charity will become that life line for others too.