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Young carer's confidence 'skyrocketed' after BBC win
Emberly won the Young Hero Award at the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards 2025.
"Now the park is alive with wildlife"
Dave Young founded Friends of Bartley Park to bring wildlife back to the park.
Mum fundraising in son's memory
Caroline Mousdale won the Fundraiser Award in the Make a Difference Awards in 2025.
Make a Difference Awards 2026: Meet our Judges
Dahlia Jamil from Art Asia in Southampton is judging the Community Group Award.
Actor Michael Fox on judging BBC Award
Downton Abbey's Michael Fox is a judge in the Make a Difference Awards for 2026.
"Animal Award nomination was lovely retirement present"
Cleo was a finalist in the Animal category in the Make a Difference Awards for 2025.
Georgia Adams: 'Honoured to judge BBC Award'
Hampshire cricketer Georgia Adams is judging the Volunteer Award.
Dorset project supporting young people
Space Youth Project offers support to LGBT+ young people in Dorset.
Portsmouth charity supporting families
Portsmouth charity Enable Ability supports people with disabilities and their families.
Make a Difference Awards 2026: Meet our Judges
Franny & Kenzie Benali are judging the Active Award.
