Make a Difference: Hampshire, Dorset and IoW Episodes Available now
Active Award Winner: Kim Purkis
Kim Purkis won the Active Award in BBC Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards.
Volunteer Award Winner: Karen Hamilton
Karen Hamilton from Andover won the Volunteer Award.
Community cafe bringing people together
Community cafe in East Cowes brings people together to irradiate loneliness.
Green Award Winner: Friends of Bartley Park
Friends of Bartley Park in Totton won the Green Award in the Make a Difference Awards.
Young Hero Award Winner: Emberly
Emberly Heppenstall from Bournemouth won the Young Hero Award.
Great Neighbour Award Winner: Melody Willers
Melody Willers from Denmead won the Great Neighbour Award.
Building confidence in deaf children in Portsmouth
The Saturday Kids Zone in Portsmouth provides a welcoming space for deaf children..
Nancy set up deaf awareness classes in her village
Nancy Weatherson from Milford on Sea set up deaf awareness classes in her village.
"Even people in full-time work are struggling"
Hive Portsmouth helps people and organisations to improve their health and well being.
Young Hero Award finalists: Sophia and Emberly
Sophia and Emberly - finalists in Young Hero category in 2025 Make a Difference Awards.
