Make a Difference: WalesFinalists 2026Episodes Episode guide

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1. Uniting the community in Porthcawl through music

   Jack Bridger set up an orchestra for local people when he was fifteen
2. Turning a neglected patch into a community garden

   Andrew “Ted” Williams from Carmarthenshire has transformed neglected tennis courts.
3. The teenager campaigning to return trains to his community

   Morgan Mace launched an effort to restore the Caernarfonshire railway
4. Supporting Wales' farming communities

   Tir Dewi organises farmers' clubs and provides a helpline for mental health support
5. Supporting seals on glorious Gower

   Gareth Richards set up Gower Seal Group to conserve and protect these special animals.
6. Supporting neighbours when they need it most

   Sally Thomas helps those around her in Edwardsville and the surrounding area
7. Supporting mental health through the Welsh language

   Meddwl works to ensure there is support for people across Wales
8. Supporting Llanelli's Deaf community

   Kaz Jefferies is a key part of Llanelli Club for the Deaf
9. Supporting families with ADHD

   Emma Parry started the Calon ADHD project in memory of her daughter.
10. Over 50 years of fundraising on the River Dee

    Ray Wooley has taken part in amazing charity rows for 51 years along the river.
11. Nurturing community spirit and culture in Pembrokeshire

    Delwen founded the Côr y Môr choir, bringing together women aged 50 and over
12. My baby sister inspired me to fundraise for others in need

    Maisie Humphreys from Ceredigion has encouraged, motivated and inspired fundraising.
13. Mili the diva therapy dog

    Mili brings support to people in Caernarfon
14. Making sure babies get the best start in life

    Cwtch Baby Bank in Taff's Well ensures families don't go without essential supplies
15. Making running accessible to visually impaired people

    Naz Khan helps connect visually impaired runners with guides in Cardiff
16. Looking after the environment in Swansea

    The Environment Centre promotes sustainability, wellbeing and community connection. T
17. Helping people lead their best sober life

    Christopher Rees was inspired by his own journey to launch the Sober Ninjas in Gwynedd
18. Helping people in Llanidloes go green

    Maya Bimson created a project to help people reduce their carbon emissions
19. Helping hedgehogs in the Wye Valley

    Dylan Allman has become a passionate young advocate for hedgehogs
20. Giving Gower ponies another chance at life

    Woodfield Equine Sanctuary rescues abandoned, neglected, and unwanted animals.
21. Finalists Revealed

    Discover the 32 amazing finalists for 2026 from all over Wales
22. Fabulous fundraising through Cardiff creativity

    Abdul Seckam has raised thousands for charities in and around Cardiff
23. Cherising wildlife on Anglesey

    The Llyn Parc Mawr Community Woodland Group work together to protect this special place
24. Building a sports club where everyone feels welcome

    Raymond Barnes has turned Bradley Bowls club in Wrexham into an asset for the community.
25. At the heart of the community in Pontypool

    Kelly Hayes has become a driving force for kindness and community spirit.
26. An inspiring Ceredigion charity champion

    Megan Jones-Roberts fundraises for all sorts of causes in and around Aberystwyth
27. An epic challenge up and down Pen y Fan over and over

    Chris Daniel's amazing fundraiser was inspired by his late wife
28. An amazing young fundraiser from Gwynedd

    Macy Grace Bates has raised tens of thousands, having started fundraising at seven
29. A young hero aiming to protect others from meningitis

    As a seven-year-old survivor Noa-Rose from Caerphilly wants to help others
30. A space for Cardiff's LGBTQ community

    The Queer Emporium acts as a base for the community and offers vital support.

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