Derby Impact Awards 2025
Thursday, 20 November 2025
- Time
- 18:00 - 21:00
- Venue
- Derby Museum, Derby, DE1 1HS
- Price
- £20
The Derby Impact Awards recognise the people and ventures balancing profit with purpose across the Greater Derby area.
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The Derby Impact Awards 2025 will bring together social enterprises, entrepreneurial charities, B-Corps, and purpose-driven businesses for an inspiring evening of celebration and connection.
Guests will enjoy:
✨ 10 award categories honouring innovation, leadership, and impact
🎥 Short films showcasing the stories of our finalists
🎤 Keynote speakers and insights from social enterprise leaders
🤝 Networking with change-makers, local leaders, and impact-driven organisations
The Awards highlight Derby’s growing reputation as a hub for social innovation and responsible business, showcasing ventures that balance profit with purpose while tackling social and environmental challenges.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter, or simply curious about the future of business in Derby, this is your chance to connect, be inspired, and celebrate the organisations driving positive change.
Speakers and Award Makers
Martin Austin MBE – Nimbus Disability
Catherine Atkinson MP - Member of Parliament for Derby North
Cllr Nadine Peatfield – Leader of Derby City Council and Deputy Mayor of EMCCA
Peter Ellse – CEO, CEO Cosy Foundation
Dr John Forkin MBE DL – MD, Marketing Derby
Sir Richard Fitzherbert - High Sheriff of Derbyshire
Alix Manning-Jones - Chief Executive, Culture Derby
Schedule
6:00 pm – Arrival & Welcome Drinks
6:30 pm – Keynote Speakers
7:00 pm – Awards & Presentations
9:00 pm – Close
Guests will enjoy:
✨ 10 award categories honouring innovation, leadership, and impact
🎥 Short films showcasing the stories of our finalists
🎤 Keynote speakers and insights from social enterprise leaders
🤝 Networking with change-makers, local leaders, and impact-driven organisations
The Awards highlight Derby’s growing reputation as a hub for social innovation and responsible business, showcasing ventures that balance profit with purpose while tackling social and environmental challenges.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter, or simply curious about the future of business in Derby, this is your chance to connect, be inspired, and celebrate the organisations driving positive change.
Speakers and Award Makers
Martin Austin MBE – Nimbus Disability
Catherine Atkinson MP - Member of Parliament for Derby North
Cllr Nadine Peatfield – Leader of Derby City Council and Deputy Mayor of EMCCA
Peter Ellse – CEO, CEO Cosy Foundation
Dr John Forkin MBE DL – MD, Marketing Derby
Sir Richard Fitzherbert - High Sheriff of Derbyshire
Alix Manning-Jones - Chief Executive, Culture Derby
Schedule
6:00 pm – Arrival & Welcome Drinks
6:30 pm – Keynote Speakers
7:00 pm – Awards & Presentations
9:00 pm – Close
Venue
Derby Museum
The Wardwick
Derby
DE1 1HS
Dates
The event runs from 18:00 to 21:00 on the following dates.
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