Make a Difference: WalesFinalists 2026Episodes Episode guide
Back up to: Make a Difference: Wales
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Uniting the community in Porthcawl through music
Jack Bridger set up an orchestra for local people when he was fifteen
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Turning a neglected patch into a community garden
Andrew “Ted” Williams from Carmarthenshire has transformed neglected tennis courts.
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The teenager campaigning to return trains to his community
Morgan Mace launched an effort to restore the Caernarfonshire railway
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Supporting Wales' farming communities
Tir Dewi organises farmers' clubs and provides a helpline for mental health support
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Supporting seals on glorious Gower
Gareth Richards set up Gower Seal Group to conserve and protect these special animals.
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Supporting neighbours when they need it most
Sally Thomas helps those around her in Edwardsville and the surrounding area
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Supporting mental health through the Welsh language
Meddwl works to ensure there is support for people across Wales
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Supporting Llanelli's Deaf community
Kaz Jefferies is a key part of Llanelli Club for the Deaf
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Supporting families with ADHD
Emma Parry started the Calon ADHD project in memory of her daughter.
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Over 50 years of fundraising on the River Dee
Ray Wooley has taken part in amazing charity rows for 51 years along the river.
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Nurturing community spirit and culture in Pembrokeshire
Delwen founded the Côr y Môr choir, bringing together women aged 50 and over
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My baby sister inspired me to fundraise for others in need
Maisie Humphreys from Ceredigion has encouraged, motivated and inspired fundraising.
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Mili the diva therapy dog
Mili brings support to people in Caernarfon
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Making sure babies get the best start in life
Cwtch Baby Bank in Taff's Well ensures families don't go without essential supplies
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Making running accessible to visually impaired people
Naz Khan helps connect visually impaired runners with guides in Cardiff
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Looking after the environment in Swansea
The Environment Centre promotes sustainability, wellbeing and community connection. T
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Helping people lead their best sober life
Christopher Rees was inspired by his own journey to launch the Sober Ninjas in Gwynedd
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Helping people in Llanidloes go green
Maya Bimson created a project to help people reduce their carbon emissions
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Helping hedgehogs in the Wye Valley
Dylan Allman has become a passionate young advocate for hedgehogs
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Giving Gower ponies another chance at life
Woodfield Equine Sanctuary rescues abandoned, neglected, and unwanted animals.
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Finalists Revealed
Discover the 32 amazing finalists for 2026 from all over Wales
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Fabulous fundraising through Cardiff creativity
Abdul Seckam has raised thousands for charities in and around Cardiff
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Cherising wildlife on Anglesey
The Llyn Parc Mawr Community Woodland Group work together to protect this special place
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Building a sports club where everyone feels welcome
Raymond Barnes has turned Bradley Bowls club in Wrexham into an asset for the community.
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At the heart of the community in Pontypool
Kelly Hayes has become a driving force for kindness and community spirit.
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An inspiring Ceredigion charity champion
Megan Jones-Roberts fundraises for all sorts of causes in and around Aberystwyth
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An epic challenge up and down Pen y Fan over and over
Chris Daniel's amazing fundraiser was inspired by his late wife
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An amazing young fundraiser from Gwynedd
Macy Grace Bates has raised tens of thousands, having started fundraising at seven
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A young hero aiming to protect others from meningitis
As a seven-year-old survivor Noa-Rose from Caerphilly wants to help others
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A space for Cardiff's LGBTQ community
The Queer Emporium acts as a base for the community and offers vital support.





























