Make a Difference: Hampshire, Dorset and IoW Episodes Available now
"I just want people to feel better"
Irene builds community, reduces loneliness and creates belonging where she lives.
"I just love being with people"
Helen Pain from Southampton is a finalist in the Great Neighbour category.
Community cafe brings people together
Community caf茅 in Poole brings people together through coffee, creativity and connection.
Youth group providing safe space for young people
Breakout Youth supports LGBTQ+ young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Charity supporting unseen victims of addiction
Parent Support Link helps families cope with a loved one's drug or alcohol addiction.
Radio project boosting confidence in young people
The 4Ps Project in Newport uses radio broadcasting to build confidence in young people.
Dawn's supported 1000 children with their reading.
Dawn Haig-Thomas from the Isle of Wight has been a school reader volunteer since 2023.
Charlotte's volunteered for youth group for 25 years
Charlotte Blanchard started the Space Youth Project in Dorset in 2001.
Teddy has saved thousands of sweet tubs from landfill
Teddy from Southampton has saved 11,000 plastic sweet tubs from ending up in landfill.
Jacob uses magic to fundraise
Jacob from Poole does card tricks on magic videos raising 拢5000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK
