Insights into enterprise and entrepreneurship in action
We invite you to review a small sample of ICE’s projects and initiatives from the past two decades.
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Feedback from customers and partners
I am thrilled to express my admiration for Dinah Bennett’s remarkable contribution to the WFWPIntl and UK Conferences on Women’s Empowerment. Dinah is a dynamic speaker and a passionate advocate for women's rights, and her presence at the conference elevated the entire event. Her keynote address was both inspiring and thought-provoking, addressing the critical issues women face in today's society while providing actionable strategies for empowerment. I wholeheartedly endorse Dinah as a leader in women’s empowerment.
Mitty Tohma
WFWP European President and President UK
"Through a dynamic exchange programme funded by the British Embassy in Peru, and delivered by ICE and Women’s Economic Imperative. Dinah Bennett and Yolanda Gibb fostered meaningful linkages between women entrepreneurs in the UK and Peru. This initiative has empowered women-owned businesses to scale by providing extensive training and mentoring opportunities, building capacity and fostering cross-cultural collaboration. Additionally, Dinah has demonstrated exceptional leadership by engaging global experts to research and develop impactful policy briefs for the Think20 (T20) on behalf of WEI, addressing critical issues with actionable insights. These efforts underscore the ICE team's commitment to advancing gender equality and economic empowerment on an international scale."
Dr Margo Thomas PhD
Founder and President of the Women’s Economic Imperative, USA
"I was delighted to collaborate with Dinah Bennet of ICE, to co-create an Enterprise Mentoring programme specifically tailored for autistic women, funded by Scottish Government. There was a significant gap in the market for such initiatives, at that time, and Dinah’s expertise in supporting enterprise development through mentoring was invaluable. Her experience, vision, and commitment, were integral to this ground-breaking programme that had a transformational impact on both participants and project team. Its success is a testament to Dinah’s ability to understand and address unique needs, and her dedication to empowering communities through sustainable and impactful projects. I highly recommend Dinah for any initiative requiring innovative and community-focused solutions."
Dr Catriona Stewart OBE
Founder of SWAN, Scotland
“I have known Dinah Bennett for over twenty years now and have always been impressed by her dedication to entrepreneurship. She is particularly highly regarded for her work with women entrepreneurs around the world. She is always at the forefront of thinking as her book on Entrepreneurship, Neurodiversity and Gender attests. I was personally pleased to work with her on the book that I co-edited on Kindness in Leadership (Routledge 2018). Based upon interviews with local businesses, Dinah and colleagues contributed a well researched and thought provoking chapter on Kindness and the Independent Owner Managed Business.”
Gay Haskins
Former Dean of Executive Education, London Business School and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
I worked with Dinah Bennett for many years as a key member of the team of the Durham University Business School Small Business Centre. She helped greatly to build the Centre into an internationally recognised body of expertise, subsequently she initiated in the University of Durham a major programme of undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship education and now runs an increasingly recognised international consultancy (ICE).
She has worked extensively in the field of in microfinance, institutional and programme development in a number of developing economies, particularly in Africa, and has extensive experience of personal and group training and counselling development in the national and international small business field covering areas of new business creation, growth, institutional network development and programme evaluation and survey work.
December 10 2017
Allan Gibb OBE
Professor Emeritus Durham University, UK https://www.sieforum.co.uk/allan-gibb-legacy/
I am delighted to provide this testimonial for Dinah Bennett of ICE, whose contributions to Create
North have been truly transformative.
Her deep expertise in women’s entrepreneurship, social capital, and networking has played a pivotal role in shaping my company’s development. Dinah’s advice has been invaluable, helping me refine my approach to supporting women entrepreneurs. Through the enterprise workshops she has delivered on our behalf, she has inspired participants with her knowledge, insight, and commitment to sustainable business success.
A thought leader in her field, Dinah excels at connecting people, creating opportunities, and
fostering meaningful professional relationships.
Jane Shaw
Director, Create North Ltd, UK
Dinah is knowledgeable and passionate about her subject and I wholeheartedly recommend her. She has the happy knack of being able to deliver potentially dry, technical matter in an engaging way.
Dinah's insight was invaluable to me in my role of Business Manager’s Assistant at a major high street bank, and added considerable value to the support I was able to give to my Manager, and most importantly, my customers.
Steve Ellis
UK
Working with ICE has been invaluable; they have enabled us to not only build capacity and networks but have supported us to position our services and build confidence as an organisation.
Sarah Miller
Charity CEO, UK
When Malcolm Gladwell coined the term "connector", he must have had Dinah Bennett in mind. Dinah is an exemplary networker: she thrives on helping others make connections for mutual benefit and generously supports women entrepreneurs across the world.
Ruth Winden
Careers Enhanced, UK
Dinah is one of the most passionate people I've ever worked with. She works tirelessly and effectively to stimulate enterprise in all her endeavours. Having gone out of her way to assist me on numerous occasions I wholeheartedly recommend working with Dinah; a key member of any team that she is a part of.
Alan Heptinstall
Entrepreneurs Durham
Dinah has such drive and Passion for entrepreneurship, she LIVES & GIVES it every day! A lady of great integrity and enthusiasm, who is a pleasure to work with.
Gerry Moan, Ireland
Constructive Intervention
Dinah’s presentations enable lasting transformations.
Vimala Sundram
Capital Corporate Communications, Malaysia
Dinah is a fantastic workshop leader who is well-respected in many fields, enthusiastic, charismatic and was an inspiration for the sixth form students in this girls' schools.
Karen Anderson
Queen Margaret's School
Dinah Bennett is highly effective at coordinating stakeholders, at collating the correct data and at producing a relevant and cohesive solution or recommendation. She is a joy to work with and respected by her peers and associates.
Madi Sharma
European Economic & Social Committee