BBC - 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 2023, we will be celebrating with local heroes at special awards ceremonies across the country, shining a light on people going above and beyond in their local communities.

Visit our awards page

*The awards are closed for 2023* Find more details, information and clips from previous winners.

Fighting spirit

Sioux Watkins helps others defend themselves after being attacked at a park in Coventry.
In the spotlight

A drama group comes together to help the local community in Wiltshire.
The Wolfpack Project

Supporting young people's mental health throughout Nottingham.
Fun walk

Brothers Oli and Isaac go the extra mile to share a smile in Cornwall.

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.

Podcasts and Series

Explore and listen to comedy, faith, politics and real-life stories from BBC radio teams local to you.
BBC Introducing

Bringing together all of the BBC's supporters of unsigned music. Upload your music to your local BBC radio station.
Upload

Sharing your audio, video, text and images on air and across local BBC radio digital platforms.
Get Into Nature

Information of how we can spend the month of June connecting with nature and enjoying our local area.

BBC Headroom

Headroom is the BBC’s toolkit for your mental health. Mindful tips. Mood mixes. Motivation.
Get creative

BBC Arts brings together arts, culture and resources to help you be creative at home.
All about the money

Advice, tips and links to help with finance and money management.
Memory Radio

Designed to use music to help people reconnect with their most powerful memories.

Behind the Bandana

Pudsey’s has removed his bandana to encourage conversations that can help.
Tiny Happy People

Explore simple activities, play ideas and find out more about your child's early development.
Learn and revise

BBC Bitesize shares lessons with videos, activities and more.
BBC Young Reporter

Supporting young people to develop content creation skills and share their own stories.