Make a Difference
Every day the BBC where you live brings communities together to make a difference close to home.
We launched at the beginning of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, as a virtual notice board for those able to offer help and those needing support.
To date, over ten million people have got involved in Make a Difference across local and Nations BBC radio stations.
In September, we celebrate with local heroes at special awards ceremonies across the country, shining a light on people going above and beyond in their local communities.
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Awards winners meet Texas
Make a Difference Award winners share stories with rock band Texas.
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Awards winners meet Suggs
Suggs from Madness meets finalists and hears some heart-warming stories.
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At Easter
Discussion that uplifts, inspires and reflects on some of the big issues we all face.
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Easter Sunday Service
Worship across local BBC radio at Easter.
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Visit our awards page
Find more details, category information, nomination tips and clips from previous winners.
About
What is Make a Difference?
We launched at the beginning of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, as a virtual notice board for those able to offer help and those needing support.
To date, over ten million people have got involved in Make a Difference across local and Nations BBC radio stations.
In September, we celebrate with local heroes at special awards ceremonies across the country, shining a light on people going above and beyond in their local communities.
Find out how the BBC radio station where you live is making a difference
Nations
Click here to find contact details to get in touch directly with stations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Discover more
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Podcasts and Series
Explore and listen to comedy, faith, politics and real-life stories from BBC radio teams local to you.
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BBC Introducing
Bringing together all of the BBC's supporters of unsigned music. Upload your music to your local BBC radio station.
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Upload
Sharing your audio, video, text and images on air and across local BBC radio digital platforms.
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A Voice for Nature
Sir David Attenborough invites us all to join him and speak up on behalf of planet Earth.
Helping you
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BBC Headroom
Headroom is the BBC’s toolkit for your mental health. Mindful tips. Mood mixes. Motivation.
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Get creative
BBC Arts brings together arts, culture and resources to help you be creative at home.
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All about the money
Advice, tips and links to help with finance and money management.
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Memory Radio
Designed to use music to help people reconnect with their most powerful memories.
Helping the family
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Behind the Bandana
Pudsey’s has removed his bandana to encourage conversations that can help.
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Tiny Happy People
Explore simple activities, play ideas and find out more about your child's early development.
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Learn and revise
BBC Bitesize shares lessons with videos, activities and more.
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BBC Young Reporter
Supporting young people to develop content creation skills and share their own stories.
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More from our campaigns, with useful links and information.