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Wrestle for Humanity

1983. Saeed Esmaeli

Helping hundreds of young people through wrestling classes

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The Braillists Foundation

Dave, who has been blind from birth, struggled with learning braille at school but returned to the tool when wanting to read to his son, rather than relying on audiobooks. After being part of a focus group for a braille technology company, Dave set up his own group after seeing how people came together over […]

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4M Network of Mentor Mothers

1981. Angelina Namiba

Mentoring mothers diagnosed with HIV

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Stand Against MND

1980. Sam Perkins

Fundraising for MND research

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Sophie’s Legacy

1979. Charlotte Fairall

Improving care for children with cancer

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Above Water

1977. Brendon Prince

Improving water safety across the UK

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Merthyr Tydfil Litter Hero

1976. Daniel Lewis

Removing litter and preventing fly-tipping in the Welsh valleys

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Kindness Postbox

1975. Nuala O'Toole

Connecting thousands of people through a kindness letter-writing scheme

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