Description
Mike Dickson is the entrepreneur, philanthropist and former CEO of Whizz-Kidz, the pioneering children’s charity that has raised more than £150 million to support disabled young people across the UK.
Drawing on decades spent helping charities, social enterprises and individuals create meaningful change, Mike joins Bradford Literature Festival to discuss his new book, How to Be a Better Human, a moving reflection on kindness, purpose, generosity and what truly matters in life.
In a world shaped by noise, division and overwhelm, this promises to be a thoughtful, warm and deeply uplifting conversation about compassion, human connection and the extraordinary power of simply showing up for others.
About the Author
Mike Dickson
The positive power of living generously. Everyone can make a real and positive difference in this world by ‘putting our hand up’ to reach out to others.
How action often creates a positive ripple effect.
The difference between success and significance.
Mike was the almost accidental co-founder of the successful children’s charity Whizz-Kidz, which has raised over £150 million to provide mobility equipment for more than 26,000 children in the UK, while directly supporting more than 48,000 young wheelchair users to live the best possible life.
His new book, ‘How to be a better Human’ – published in November 2025 – shows how important it is to show up and help each other and others in these difficult times.
His favourite quote:
“It is amazing what you can accomplish
if you do not care who gets the credit
“Harry S Truman”
About the Chair
Nizam Uddin OBE
Nizam Uddin OBE is an entrepreneur, non-executive director, and social impact leader. Formerly Chief Strategy Officer at Algbra and Senior Head of Mosaic at The Prince’s Trust, he champions financial inclusion, social mobility, and community integration. He received an OBE in 2020 for services to social mobility and community integration.
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