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

'It’s a hug in a box for bereaved parents'

Fiona set up the charity, Ripples of Compassion, in memory of her daughter, Ripley.

Gardening group at Diverse Abilities in Christchurch were finalists for Green Award.

Anjali Mavi is a judge in the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards for 2026.

Emberly won the Young Hero Award at the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards 2025.

Dave Young founded Friends of Bartley Park to bring wildlife back to the park.

Caroline Mousdale won the Fundraiser Award in the Make a Difference Awards in 2025.

Dahlia Jamil from Art Asia in Southampton is judging the Community Group Award.

Downton Abbey's Michael Fox is a judge in the Make a Difference Awards for 2026.

Cleo was a finalist in the Animal category in the Make a Difference Awards for 2025.

Hampshire cricketer Georgia Adams is judging the Volunteer Award.