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Make a Difference: Hampshire, Dorset and IoWEpisodes

  1. Nancy set up deaf awareness classes in her village

    Nancy Weatherson from Milford on Sea set up deaf awareness classes in her village.

  2. "I just want people to feel better"

    Irene builds community, reduces loneliness and creates belonging where she lives.

  3. "I just love being with people"

    Helen Pain from Southampton is a finalist in the Great Neighbour category.

  4. Community cafe brings people together

    Community café in Poole brings people together through coffee, creativity and connection.

  5. Saturday kids zone

    Saturday kids zone

  6. Youth group providing safe space for young people

    Breakout Youth supports LGBTQ+ young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

  7. Charity supporting unseen victims of addiction

    Parent Support Link helps families cope with a loved one's drug or alcohol addiction.

  8. Radio project boosting confidence in young people

    The 4Ps Project in Newport uses radio broadcasting to build confidence in young people.

  9. Dawn's supported 1000 children with their reading.

    Dawn Haig-Thomas from the Isle of Wight has been a school reader volunteer since 2023.

  10. Charlotte's volunteered for youth group for 25 years

    Charlotte Blanchard started the Space Youth Project in Dorset in 2001.

  11. Jacob uses magic to fundraise

    Jacob from Poole does card tricks on magic videos raising £5000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK

  12. Harrison fundraises to help other deaf children

    Harrison from Christchurch fundraises and raises awareness for his deaf community.

  13. Teddy has saved thousands of sweet tubs from landfill

    Teddy from Southampton has saved 11,000 plastic sweet tubs from ending up in landfill.

  14. Volunteers brightening up Wimborne

    The Monday Morning Volunteers keep the streets of Wimborne looking beautiful.

  15. Bedhampton volunteers improve local environment

    The Bedhampton Volunteers have created and maintained 70 gardens over the past 23 years.

  16. Guerrilla Gardeners transforming Poole

    Guerrilla Gardeners from Poole are finalists in BBC Make a Difference Awards

  17. "We wanted butterflies not beer cans"

    A Southampton gardening group is transforming neglected areas into beautiful green spaces

  18. Les raised over £12.5m for Gosport charities

    Les Heyhoe from Gosport has raised over £12.5 million for local charitable causes.

  19. "Muscular dystrophy diagnosis rocked my world"

    Ann Blake has raised £11,000 for muscular dystrophy charities and Dog Aid UK.

  20. Russ ran 12 marathons after son’s cancer diagnosis

    Russell Matthews has raised £42,000 to help children and young people with cancer.

  21. Volunteers helping adults improve their reading skills

    Read Easy Southampton has been helping adults improve their reading skills for 5 years.

  22. "Our whole family are emergency service workers"

    Graham & Jacqui have been volunteering as Community First Responders for over 21 years.

  23. "Gloves not blades" initiative at Portsmouth gym

    The Artful Dodger Boxing Academy in Portsmouth provides a safe space for young people.

  24. Volunteers making a difference at Poole Lighthouse

    Hundreds of volunteers support artists and audiences at the Lighthouse in Poole.

  25. "Giving back really helps my mental health"

    Volunteers from Chill Dorset provide supported cold water sea swimming courses.

  26. Volunteering is more of a social event

    Steve Harris has been volunteering at a Junior Parkrun in Poole.

  27. Improving health care through music

    Musical visits from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are helping improve patient health.

  28. Injecting music into health care

    Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is leading music-making sessions in hospitals.

  29. Lullabies helping mums and babies in neonatal care

    Musical performances helping babies in neonatal care thanks to University students.

  30. "Music is such a powerful non-drug treatment"

    Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is leading music-making sessions in hospitals.

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