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Celebrating people who are changing the lives of others in the south

Meet the finalists for the ±«Óătv Morning Live Community Award in ±«Óătv Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards for 2024.

Meet the finalists for the ±«Óătv Morning Live Community Award in ±«Óătv Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards for 2024. This Award is for people who have helped to genuinely change the lives of others within their community.

Rob Franks, from Poole, collected old laptops to give to disadvantaged children during Covid to allow them to work from home, especially those with special educational needs who find schooling difficult.

BEAF Arts Co. hosts creative projects to engage with local communities in Bournemouth and to provide opportunities and access to arts practice.

Dale Hillier served in the Royal Navy and set up the Veterans' Hub on the Isle of Wight to help others who have served in the Armed Forces.

The United Voice of Africans Association (TUVAA) is an umbrella organisation for African people in Southampton and the surrounding area, promoting integration and delivering support services.

The Make a Difference Awards are your chance to say “Thank You” and show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make life better for others. Nominations for the 2024 awards have now closed and finalists have been selected by a panel of judges. The winners will be announced at our ±«Óătv Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards ceremony in September.

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