Impact Stories
Impact Stories
ImpactExpert QT: Emma Mitchell
Emma Mitchell, Talent Director at EY UK and advocate for disability inclusion, shares her journey of resilience, authenticity, and impact.
ImpactExpert QT: Richard Marsh
Richard Marsh, BT’s Director of Responsible Business, shares lessons on purpose-led leadership, digital inclusion, and impact at scale.
The new social value model is now law: here’s why it’s a challenge
The Government’s new Social Value Model (PPN 002) transforms procurement. Suppliers must now deliver quantifiable social impact and ROI.
So, what does ImpactMatch actually do?
We’re a social impact agency helping organisations accelerate social impact by matching them with the right people, plans, and partnerships.
Hiring for Inclusion and Impact
At Connected Britain, we brought leaders together to ask: what does it take to hire inclusively in practice, not just in principle?
ImpactExpert QT: Kamel Hothi OBE
Kamel shares how embracing her full self became her strength, why purpose unlocks courage, and what it takes to create space for others.
One year on: building impact that sticks
Discover how ImpactMatch delivered bold social impact in year one – strategies, placements, campaigns, and the launch of ActionAble 2025.
Impact Expert QT: Tom Simpson
Tom reflects on leading the UK’s largest Kickstart Scheme and creating a values-led alternative to CVs, reflecting on inclusion and impact.
IMPACT EXPERT QT: Katy Talikowska
What’s the most meaningful contribution you’ve made to drive social impact? The Maltesers campaign in 2016 changed everything for me. We were responding to Channel 4's Diversity in Advertising Award, which revealed that less than 1% of protagonists in UK ads were...
AI can rank CVs, but can it recognise talent?
Can AI make recruitment fairer and faster, or is it risking bias? Explore how we use AI to support, not replace, human hiring decisions.
Impact Expert QT: Mary Elliott
Mary Elliott champions inclusion, challenges disability stereotypes, and creates lasting impact through empathy and lived experience.
From fairytale castles to real-world impact: finding joy in purpose
Discover how purpose, impact, and asking the “cheeky question” can spark work joy – highlights from a powerful Masterclass.
Impact Expert QT: Johnny Timpson
From founding groups to challenging insurance barriers, Johnny champions disability inclusion and pushes for progress, one step at a time.
Impact Expert QT: Kate Headley
Kate shares her journey in disability inclusion, founding RIDI and ClearTalents and advocating for transparency and inclusive workplaces.
Moving Beyond Wasted Potential in Driving Social Impact
How to avoid wasted potential in social impact initiatives and drive meaningful change through strategic planning, alignment, and execution.
Impact Expert QT: Nasser Siabi
From overcoming barriers to driving disability inclusion, Nasser shares lessons, misconceptions, and how simple changes create lasting impact.
Reflecting on ActionAble 2025
ActionAble 2025 focused on practical strategies for Disability Inclusion. Here are some early reflections before our full evaluation.
Impact Expert QT: Helen Cooke
Helen shares impactful contributions, early career recruitment, disability inclusion’s leadership ties, and workplace action plans.
Impact Expert QT: Kate Nash OBE
Kate opens up about PurpleSpace’s mission, staying impact-driven, and her personal commitment to act following her ActionAble 2025 panels!
Who Should Fund Digital Inclusion? A Call for Collective Action
Millions remain digitally excluded, and lasting change needs businesses, government, and tech giants to collaborate and co-fund solutions.
Impact Experts QT: Beth Knight
Beth Knight shares her journey in social impact, from crisis response to financial inclusion. Insights on resilience, leadership, and change.
Impact Experts QT: Martyn Sibley
This week, Impact Experts QT features Martyn Sibley, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and the co-founder of Purple Goat.
Impact Experts QT: Jane Hatton
This week, Impact Experts QT features Jane Hatton, a trailblazer in disability inclusion and the founder of Evenbreak.
Impact Expert QT: Louise Wall
Louise, founder of e18 Innovation, is transforming healthcare with ethical tech solutions, improving patient care and cutting NHS wait times.
First Year as a Founder (or 8 months to be exact!)
When I decided to take the leap and build something of my own, I didn’t realise just how challenging – and equally rewarding – this would be.
#ImpactExpertsQT: Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris
Mari-Carmen shares her biggest lessons, proudest milestones, and how she’s reshaping the future of maternal health and well-being.
#ImpactExpertsQT: Paul Finnis
We’re thrilled to feature Paul Finnis, a passionate leader in the fight against digital poverty and an advocate for systemic change.
ImpactExpertsQT: Nicola Grant
Join us as Nicola reflects on her journey, from her entrepreneurial highs and lows to her proudest achievements.
#ImpactExpertsQT: Paul Higgins
Meet Paul Higgins – a dedicated advocate for building stronger communities and creating pathways for personal and professional growth.
#ImpactExpertsQT: Becky Lodge
Through her work, Becky inspires us all to challenge the status quo and embrace the power of collaboration.
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