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Community Group Award Winners: 4Ps Project

The 4Ps Project at Vectis Radio in Newport won the Community Group Award.

Breakout Youth supports LGBTQ+ young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Carole Taylor won the Great Neighbour Award in the Make a Difference Awards for 2026.

Teddy won the Young Hero Award in BBC Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards for 2026.

Victoria Road Gardeners in Woolston won the Environmental Award.

Russell Matthews won the Fundraiser Award in BBC Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards.

Charlotte Blanchard won the Volunteer Award in the Make a Difference Awards.

Conor from Southampton volunteers as a dog handler with Hampshire Search and Rescue Dogs.

Alfred is a disability support dog and provides physical support to his owner.

Angela has been volunteering at a cat re-homing charity in Portsmouth for nine years.