Make a Difference
Inspiring stories from communities.
Running for the family—Make a Difference: Northampton
Inspired by her cousin, in 2026 11-year-old Bronte ran her first marathon.
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How a tragic loss became a life-saving legacy—Make a Difference: Stoke
Wendy Shaw from Crewe, on the life-saving legacy of her son, Jon.
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The revival of an iconic Norfolk garden—Make a Difference: Norfolk
How a group of volunteers restored the gardens of an historic Norfolk estate.
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The Atlantic rowers who made history—Make a Difference: Essex
Meet the record-breaking young Essex adventures who rowed thousands of miles for charity.
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The pony making people feel ‘someone special’—Make a Difference: Beds, Herts and Bucks
Charlie visits people in schools, care homes, hospitals and community groups.
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Doncaster refugee inspires local women—Make a Difference: Sheffield
Community champion helps refugee families overcome barriers and thrive
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From broken to belonging through cricket—Make a Difference: Lincolnshire
The Broken XI Cricket Club - the team that measures success differently.
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Community Group finalist The Music Man Project Kent—Make a Difference: Kent
The Music Man Project teaches those with learning disabilities to sing and play music.
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Tales from the Exning riverbank—Make a Difference: Suffolk
The group helping to maintain Exning's historic waterway
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'This is about helping people to open up'—Make a Difference: West Midlands
The Matrix Project provides a weekly safe space for boys to discuss emotional well-being.
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Using virtual reality to support survivors—Make a Difference: Leeds
After escaping abuse, Qursam Hina now uses VR to support other survivors.
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Environmental finalist Mark Herbert, Combwell Wood—Make a Difference: Kent
This SSSI site just outside Kilndown is being managed with biodiversity in mind.
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Wiltshire’s 92-year-old trampolining teacher—Make a Difference: Wiltshire
Trampolinist Peter Quinney travels weekly from Melksham to Spire Heights Club, Salisbury.
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'The Spencer Trust truly changes lives'—Make a Difference: Nottingham
The Spencer Trust brings together and supports the LGBTQ+ community in Nottinghamshire.
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The humble lady who never says no—Make a Difference: Stoke
Alison Hargreaves doesn't think she does much - but the truth is very different.
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Proud to take women's stories to Parliament—Make a Difference: Suffolk
How personal struggles can inspire someone to fight for others.
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Caring for wildlife, one hedgehog at a time—Make a Difference: Leeds
Shelley Hedgehogs volunteers care for sick animals and aid recovery.
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'Food, people & community are all important to me'—Make a Difference: West Midlands
Volunteer Etheline Deer has transformed a piece of waste land into a "green oasis".
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From biscuits to a matchday tradition—Make a Difference: Leeds
Eileen Gunn’s baking adds warmth at Bradford City games.
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'It’s a hug in a box for bereaved parents'—Make a Difference: Hampshire, Dorset and IoW
Fiona set up the charity, Ripples of Compassion, in memory of her daughter, Ripley.
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How Courtney turned volunteering into a career—Make a Difference: Suffolk
How volunteering can build confidence, and open pathways into meaningful careers
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Mother Wilkin’s community legacy—Make a Difference: Derby
Becky Measures visits the Mother Wilkin Centre in Burton.
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Mum saves lives through son's memory—Make a Difference: Bristol
Hayley Ryall set up Mikey's World after her son was fatally stabbed in 2023.
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'It's all about giving back'—Make a Difference: Shropshire
Rob Goldsmith is proud to be a St John Ambulance emergency responder in Oswestry.
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