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Maddison Leigh
Finalist | The Power Business Awards

Maddison Leigh

Gainsborough Spiritual Centre

  • Aspiring Leader Recognition Award
  • Business of the Year Award
  • Entrepreneur of the Year Award
  • Ethical Leadership Excellence Award
  • Founder of the Year Award
  • Iconic Lifestyle Influencer
  • Lifetime Achievement in Social Media Award
  • Mentor of the Year Award
  • Micro Business Owner of the Year Award
  • New Business of the Year Award
  • Scale-Up Business Owner of the Year Award
  • Small Business of the Year Award
  • Startup Business Owner of the Year Award
  • Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award
  • Women Mentor of the Year Award
  • Women Rising Star Award

About Maddison

I’m Maddison Leigh, founder of Gainsborough Spiritual Centre, a medium, teacher, therapist and, above all, someone who believes that nobody should ever feel alone. I didn’t create my business simply to make a living. I created it to make a difference. My passion has always been people. Helping those who are grieving, struggling with their mental health, feeling lost or simply searching for somewhere they belong. Gainsborough Spiritual Centre has become far more than a spiritual centre. It’s a community, a safe space and, for many, a second home. A place where strangers become friends, confidence is rebuilt, laughter returns and people discover strengths they never knew they had. I’ve opened my doors and offered support at all hours, including Christmas Day and the middle of the night, because I believe kindness shouldn’t have opening hours. Building a business while facing my own personal challenges hasn’t always been easy. There have been sacrifices, setbacks and moments when giving up would have been easier. But my determination to help others has always kept me going. I’m not driven by money, recognition or titles. I’m driven by the messages from people who tell me I’ve changed their lives, given them hope or helped them find a reason to keep going. My greatest achievement isn’t the business I’ve built. It’s the lives I’ve been privileged to touch along the way.

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About Gainsborough Spiritual Centre

Gainsborough Spiritual Centre is so much more than a business. It’s a place of hope, healing, friendship, education and belonging. Founded with a vision to make spirituality accessible to everyone, the centre has grown into a thriving community offering mediumship demonstrations, spiritual development, workshops, courses, healing, hypnotherapy, past life regression, life coaching, paranormal investigations and much more. Alongside our spiritual services, we have a beautiful shop offering crystals, spiritual gifts and wellbeing products. But what truly makes us different isn’t what we offer. It’s why we offer it. We believe everyone deserves somewhere they feel accepted, valued and supported, regardless of their background, beliefs or circumstances. From complete beginners discovering their confidence to those navigating grief, loneliness or difficult chapters in life, our doors are open to everyone. We don’t simply host events. We build friendships, create opportunities, nurture confidence and bring people together. Our centre has become a second home to many, with a community built on compassion, kindness and genuine human connection. Our mission is simple: to make a difference, one person at a time. Because at Gainsborough Spiritual Centre, you’re never just a customer. You’re part of something bigger.

About Maddison's team

Behind Gainsborough Spiritual Centre is a wonderful group of dedicated, compassionate people who share one common goal: making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our team brings together different personalities, experiences, skills and spiritual abilities, but what unites us is our passion for helping people. From welcoming visitors into the shop and supporting events to sharing knowledge, encouraging beginners and creating a warm, inclusive environment, every contribution matters. Many of the people involved give their time, energy and support because they genuinely believe in what the centre stands for. We celebrate each other’s achievements, support one another through challenges and work together to ensure everyone who walks through our doors feels welcome. What makes our team special isn’t a job title or qualification. It’s the kindness, dedication and heart they bring to everything they do. As the founder, I’m incredibly proud of the people who stand alongside me. Building a business is one thing, but building a community of people who genuinely care about others is something truly special. Together, we’re not just helping a centre grow. We’re helping people grow, too.

The journey

My journey began with a dream: to create somewhere people could feel safe, supported, understood and, most importantly, never alone. What started as a small spiritual venture quickly became something far greater than I ever imagined. Through determination, countless hours of hard work and an unwavering belief in my vision, I expanded Gainsborough Spiritual Centre into larger premises in less than 18 months. But behind that growth is a story of sacrifice, sleepless nights, financial pressures, personal challenges and moments when I’ve questioned whether I could keep going. Building a business isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s working when you’re exhausted, putting everyone else’s needs before your own and finding the strength to carry on when everything feels against you. There have been tears, setbacks and incredibly difficult decisions. But there have also been extraordinary moments. Watching strangers become lifelong friends. Seeing people regain their confidence. Hearing someone say that our centre helped them through their darkest days. Those are the moments that remind me why I started. I’ve never had an easy road, but I’ve refused to let the difficult chapters define my future. I’m still learning, still growing and still fighting for the dream I believe in. I didn’t build Gainsborough Spiritual Centre because I had everything. I built it because I believed everyone deserved somewhere they belonged.

Why your vote matters

When you vote for me, you’re not simply voting for a business owner. You’re voting for someone who has dedicated her life to making a difference. You’re voting for the late nights, the sacrifices, the determination and the countless moments of kindness that nobody ever sees. You’re voting for a small independent business that has become a lifeline, a community and a place of belonging for so many people. I have never expected recognition for helping others. I’ve always believed that if you have the ability to make someone’s world a little brighter, you should. But behind the smiles, the events and the welcoming doors is someone who has fought incredibly hard to keep her dream alive. Like so many small business owners, I face challenges that people don’t always see. Yet every day, I choose to keep showing up because I know what this centre means to the people who walk through its doors. Winning this award wouldn’t just be a personal achievement. It would be recognition for every person who has supported us, believed in us and helped turn a dream into a community. And perhaps most importantly, it would show that kindness, compassion and making a difference still matter. Your

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  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 1 September 2026

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  3. Finalists announced

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    TBA 2026 at TBA, London

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