I am proud of such positive feedback from our valued clients and take this opportunity to thank them all for their kind and welcome comments and continued support.
Edwin Lewis, Founder & Director, Wider Impact Consultancy

‘Wider Impact have completed three programme evaluations for us over the past five years, and each time Edwin provides an energetic down to earth approach and is able to relate to clients and partners alike, teasing out their thoughts and providing an honest assessment of the service we have provided that brings out and prioritises both positives from our delivery and areas for development. I would have no hesitation in recommending Wider Impact to others looking to commission similar work’.
Colin Greenhalgh, Director, Groundwork Trust Programme

I would not hesitate to recommend Edwin to others looking to find the right person to take on this sort of work. His considerable experience has been extremely helpful to me during this part of the Project, and has allowed me to learn more about how to fully reflect the achievements of the ‘Know Your Place’ Project.
Jenny Cartwright, Project Coordinator, ‘Know Your Place’ Project, Walsall

We are extremely pleased with Wider Impact’s approach to this challenging commission. Their ‘coal face’ approach has certainly worked. We are now aware of what clients’ with criminal convictions are looking for in relation to their becoming employed. We are also aware of areas for development in terms of partnership working. In addition to delivering high quality research, they have made a number of important recommendations, which will assist in developing multi-agency strategic approaches in this important field of work. We would not hesitate to recommend Wider Impact, and particularly, Director, Edwin Lewis to others looking to carry out similar work’.
Jeremy Clay, Senior Contracts Manager, Stoke on Trent College

I am delighted to draw your attention to the Association of Chief Officers and the Youth Justice Board Report: The YOT Police Officer Review and Role Development. You will see that your 2010 evaluation of the Birmingham Youth Crime Officers has clearly helped inform and influence National thinking on this vital role and the importance of not making short-term decisions in these times of ongoing spending cuts. Thank you again for your valued in important input and support in this important area of work on our behalf.
Sergeant Tom Dobrovic, West Midland Police

A very thoughtful and constructive report that provides West Midlands Police, Birmingham Youth Offending Service and the YOS Management Board with positive feedback on the current strengths of the Youth Crime Officers role, along with clear recommendations to increase their impact further.

I have been impressed with Wider Impact Consultancy’s approach – getting to the front-line’ and engaging service users and parents as well as taking views from inside and outside the Youth Offending Service.
Dawn Roberts, Head of Birmingham Youth Offending Service

Thank you very much for producing the Youth Work Evaluation and the Executive Report so efficiently and in line with the brief given. Your analysis and recommendations will positively inform our strategic approach. Your analysis of our teams’ skills and approach in this area is thoughtful and has helped us identify training needs in our teams.

We are pleased with this report, which clearly evidences a thorough and considered approach to the work commissioned.
Carol Hayton, Neighbourhood Investment Team Leader, L&Q Housing (London)

We are grateful to Wider Impact Consultancy for delivering such an objective and well researched report that will play a role in directing the future of the West Midlands Care Ambassador Scheme. We have no hesitation in recommending Wider Impact Consultancy to others looking to commission similar work.
Amanda Spratt, Black Country Partnership for Care

We are extremely grateful to Edwin Lewis for the manner in which he facilitated such an important and sensitive workshop, and would have no hesitation in recommending Edwin and Wider Impact Consultancy to others.
Lindsey Clayton, Acting Head, Staffordshire Social Care Workforce Partnership (SSCWP)

We are extremely grateful to Wider Impact Consultancy for the delivery of a number of ‘confidence building’ workshops for our students. They have been a wonderful opportunity for the students to meet young entrepreneurs, which will play a significant role in building their confidence and abilities.
Irene Unwin, Director of Specialisms, Business & Arts, Sandon Business & Enterprise College

We are extremely pleased with Wider Impact Consultancy. They have delivered a comprehensive report that will help us to achieve our objectives. The report has been delivered on time, within budget and is of a high standard. We would have no hesitation to recommend the company to others looking to carry out similar work.
Dr Richard Stunt, New Hope Mentoring Programme, Birmingham

A recently published report by Wider Impact Consultancy makes a compelling argument for a national co-ordinated mentoring service, working across the Criminal Justice System. The pilot, which was undertaken in the Birmingham area involving a number of prisons and the partner mentoring organisations led by the New Hope Mentoring Programme has generated interest in the idea of a ‘one stop shop’ for agencies / individuals requiring support / looking to volunteer as a mentor.
Mentoring & Befriending Foundation News Report

We are grateful to Wider Impact Consultancy for such in-depth and precise work that involved research across the United Kingdom. Our Board is grateful to Wider Impact Consultancy, and would have no hesitation in recommending the company to other looking to carry out similar work.
Prakash Samani, Staffordshire Minority Business Association (MBA)

Wider Impact Consultancy has carried out a precise and informative piece of work, with recommendations that will help us shape our future service. We would have no hesitation in recommending Wider Impact Consultancy to others. They are innovative in their approach, a pleasure to work with, and have met all agreed deadlines.
Sam Dodds, Bancroft Community Association (Lichfield)

We are delighted with the report produced by Wider Impact Consultancy, which has been delivered on time and within budget. We have been most impressed with how they have ‘rolled up their sleeves’ and got on with the job following directions from ourselves. This is a first class and precise piece of work. We would not hesitate to recommend Wider Impact Consultancy to others.
Lynne Davison, Team Manager, Employment Services, Wigan Council

We are delighted with Wider Impact Consultancy in the manner they have delivered this important report. It is of high quality, value for money and most importantly innovative. Their ‘Interactive Reporting’ model has more than exceeded our expectations, and it is receiving praise from all of our partners, including Advantage West Midlands. We would not hesitate to recommend Wider Impact Consultancy to others.
Glen Watson, Cannock Council

Bizfizz is an important pilot project, which we would like to see rolled out in other Priority 3 areas of Stoke on Trent. Therefore this report is an important document. We are satisfied with the work Wider Impact Consultancy has carried out. It has been carried out in an efficient and professional manner and has achieved expectations.
John Webbe, Midland Heart Housing Association

Wider Impact Consultancy has delivered a very professional and friendly service, undertaken with a great deal of enthusiasm. They have helped deliver a very well presented and fully functional ‘on-line’ recruitment site for the Social care and Health Sectors. Commission Project Manager Edwin Lewis is a great team player that can influence and persuade others.
Kym Billington-Baddley, Head of Staffordshire Social Care Workforce Partnership (SSCWP)

We are delighted with Wider Impact Consultancy, as they have presented this important project in a precise and stimulating format, which is both impressive and value for money.
Bob Allen, Executive Director, Groundwork Wigan & Chorley

We are delighted with this report, which has been funded by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust. The work is of high quality, high professional standard, delivered on time and within budget. They have gained the respect of agencies for their ability to get to the bottom of important issues and deliver recommendations based on years of experience in the fields of regeneration and community well-being. We would not hesitate to recommend Wider Impact Consultancy to other organisations and multi-agency partnerships.
Harry Kelly, Groundwork Wigan & Chorley

Mercian Trust commissioned Wider Impact Consultancy at the end of last year to assess the opportunities for developing a mentoring project beyond its current geographical location. The brief had a very tight timescale and equally tight budget. The Trustees were extremely impressed with the report received from Wider Impact Consultancy. It was felt that the key issues had been identified and addressed in a comprehensive, professional manner, that the research carried out had been well targeted, and the advice given realistic. This was particularly helpful to the Trust that the report was delivered within the agreed time-frame. We would have no hesitation in recommending this consultancy to other organisations in the voluntary sector.
David Taylor, Diocesan Secretary

This is a complex and comprehensive piece of work for UAACO, which is unique and has the potential of not only playing a big role in the regeneration of Stoke on Trent, but beyond. We are very satisfied with the professional work produced, and would not hesitate to recommend Wider Impact Consultancy for similar work elsewhere.
Thurayya Cahill, UAACO Chief Executive

May I take this opportunity on behalf of Unite the Union to thank you and your team for your professional approach and innovation in managing the Community – Not for Profit Conference, which proved to be a success in raising the profile of the union to a large number of organisations.
Arthur Emanuel, Unite the Union