Awards & Publications

Heidi Fisher and Make An Impact CIC have won various awards for their work that makes a positive impact on people and the planet. 

"Our core purpose is to make impact matter. For everyone. Everywhere. Every time"

"For us it’s not about the awards, or how many publications we’re featured in, it’s about the legacy

we leave and how many social enterprises we’ve helped to grow and be more impactful.


"But we realise for a lot of people and organisation it matters.

"you want to know that the person you’re going to be working with is an expert in their field and has credibility. Or maybe you’re just curious about what we get up to and what we talk about!


So here’s details of where our founder, Heidi Fisher, has been featured and the awards she has won and been nominated for"

Social Enterprise Mark Blog

A blog on how social enterprise is helping to improve Gender Equality. Click here


Social Enterprise Mark Blog

Five essential factors for financial success with your social enterprise. Click here


CIC Regulator Blog

Details about Make An Impact CIC and how we deliver our impact. Click here

Here are just a sample of some of the other blogs and podcasts that Make An Impact CIC have been featured in over several years, and capture the essence of what our work, vision and mission are all about.


We may update this list from time to time

Co-op News: Two articles about the SROI and social impact reporting work we did with Central England Co-Op.


  • What social reporting is – and why it matters Click here


  • Nine steps to create your social impact report Click here


Heidi has also featured in:

  • The Guardian Online
  • Accounting Web
  • Social Enterprise Live
  • Birmingham Mail

Heidi has been a guest on the following podcasts editions:


  • Jamie Veitch (Business Live Radio Show on Sheffield Live) – Jamie Veitch (Business Live Radio Show on Sheffield Live) – Heidi talking about her trip to Thailand and working with social enterprises. Click here


  • Social Good Podcast – Heidi sharing her journey and more about the work she does with social enterprises. Click here


  • Inspiring Female Changemakers – The skills and qualities you need to be a changemaker. Click here


  • Bright/Shift: Podcast with Toby Stewart. Click here


  • Purposely: Podcast with Mark Longbottom. Click here


  • Creating social impact podcast with Kat Luckock – when and how to measure social value. Click here

Make An Impact CIC’s and Heidi’s Awards

  • Euclid Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise in Europe 2021


  • Woman Who Achieves for a Social Enterprise – Winner 2020


  • I Also 2020 – List of 100 inspiring female business leaders in the UK


  • MBE for Services to Innovation in Impact Measurement & Social Enterprise 2020


  • Mpower Mums in Business National Business Awards Social Impact Winner 2019


  • Be the Change Awards – Finalist in the Business Services category 2019


  • Woman Who Awards – Finalist in the Woman Who achieves for a CIC category 2019
  • Natwest SE100 Index – Make An Impact CIC is listed as one of the top 100 social enterprises in the UK 2019


  • WISE100 (Women in Social Enterprise) 2017 – Listed as one of the 100 most influential and inspiring women in social enterprise in the UK


  • School for Social Entrepreneurs West Midlands – Expert session of the year 2017


  • WOW Women of the World Awards – Nominated for Inspirational Woman 2017


  • Shakti Women – Winner of Happiness Award 2014


  • Social Enterprise West Midlands – Highly commended as Social Enterprise Professional 2012 and 2013


  • West Midlands Business Support Professional Awards – Nominated for Social Enterprise Professional 2009

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