BBC Radio Solent - Make a Difference: Hampshire, Dorset and IoW

Volunteer "over the moon" to win BBC Award

Karen Hamilton has worked with over 150 charities and raised more than £4 million.

BBC Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards 2026 are open for nominations.

BBC Radio Solent's Soapbox Appeal is helping collect toiletries and cleaning products.

The King's Trust supported 1500 young people in the South into work and training in 2025.

Rob Franks from Poole has written a children's book about getting seriously injured.

Southampton City Farm runs wellbeing boosting activities for the community.

8.7 million adults miss work because of hygiene poverty, according to the Hygiene Bank.

Drama, dance and singing sessions for young people with learning disabilities.

Enable Ability won the Community Group Award in the Make a Difference Awards for 2025.

Caroline Mousdale won the Fundraiser Award in the Make a Difference Awards.