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Make a Difference: Wales

Celebrating the amazing stories of people making their communities great across Wales

Radio Wales,24 episodes

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Finalists 2026
Finalists Revealed
Discover the 32 amazing finalists for 2026 from all over Wales
19 Jun 2026,13 mins
Finalists 2025
Valleys Kids: Supporting the community in Penygraig
Debra and Gemma explain how their work has seen them nominated for Community Group
19 Sep 2025,4 mins
Finalists 2025
Llanddona Legends Suzanne and Tim Silcock
Hear the story of the couple nominated for the Great Neighbour award.
18 Sep 2025,2 mins
Finalists 2025
Helping Bangor kids access performing arts education
Maes-G ShowZone are nominated for the Community Group award.
17 Sep 2025,3 mins
Finalists 2025
Louise Chodecka has supported breastfeeding mothers for 20 years
Louise Chodecka has supported mothers in Llandeilo for 20 years at 'The Boob Group'
16 Sep 2025,4 mins
Finalists 2025
Charlie's coastal charity run for children's hospital
Charlie Sheen from Rhos-on-Sea is one of our Young Hero nominees.
15 Sep 2025,2 mins
Finalists 2025
Sharon Beck supports her community in Buckley
Hear from the Great Neighbour nominee who uses her shop as a local support hub.
14 Sep 2025,4 mins
Finalists 2025
Caerphilly Uniform Exchange
This nominee for Community Group has grown from one shop to locations across the borough.
13 Sep 2025,3 mins
Finalists 2025
Wasem Said and Tiger Bay Boxing Club
Wasem Said runs Tiger Bay Amateur Boxing Club, which is nominated for the Active Award.
10 Sep 2025,4 mins
Finalists 2025
Andrei’s Ascent: Climbing the equivalent of the Empire State Building
Andrei Santau is nominated for the Young Hero Award.
09 Sep 2025,3 mins
Finalists 2025
Shani Stephens helps people access free or low cost food
She's nominated for the Volunteer Award for her work in Brynhyfryd, Swansea.
08 Sep 2025,3 mins
Finalists 2025
Sion Telor the Therapy Dog
Sion Telor the Border Collie is a therapy dog helping to support his community
06 Sep 2025,4 mins
Finalists 2025
Billy Hillman and Grangetown Boys and Girls Club
Billy Hillman is nominated for the BBC Cymru Wales Make a Difference Fundraiser Award.
05 Sep 2025,3 mins
Finalists 2025
Wrexham's inclusive football club
Bellevue FC are nominated for the Active Award.
03 Sep 2025,2 mins
Finalists 2025
The Toy Share Abergavenny
Meet Hannah Greys, who runs the Toy Share Abergavenny.
01 Sep 2025,4 mins
Finalists 2025
Ozzy the Retired Race Horse
Ozzy the retired race horse is nominated for the BBC Cymru Wales Make a Difference Awards
29 Aug 2025,2 mins
Finalists 2025
Mr Bojangles
Mr Bojangles and his owner Eileen are nominees for the Animal Award
26 Aug 2025,3 mins
Finalists 2025
Joseph's Smile
Meet Joseph's Smile, nominated for the Fundraiser Award
5 mins
Finalists 2025
The Game Change Project
Meet Jamie the Welsh Cob and The Game Change Project, nominated for the Animal Award
05 Aug 2025,4 mins
Finalists 2025
On The Verge
Meet On The Verge, a finalist for the Green Award 2025
3 mins
Finalists 2025
Llanelli Centre for the Deaf
Kaz Jefferies from Llanelli Centre for the Deaf is a finalist for the Fundraiser Award
3 mins
Finalists 2025
Meadow Street Community Garden
Meet Meadow Street Community Garden, a finalist for the Community Group Award 2025
3 mins
Finalists 2025
The Boot Room
Meet The Boot Room, one of the finalists for the Community Group Award 2025
3 mins
Finalists 2025
Finalists Revealed
Discover the 32 amazing finalists from all over Wales.
04 Jun 2025,10 mins