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Post pals

180. Vikki George

Connecting with children to help them through tough times

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Toys united

178. Shelley Schachter-Cahm

Collecting and distributing tens of thousands of toys and books to developing countries

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Quilting for Scotland

177. Ann Hill

Creating thousands of personalised quilts for sufferers of Alzheimers by teaching others

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Swimming after surgery

176. Fiona Smith

Using personal experience to bring confidence back to others through swimming

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Wrap up London

175. Elizabeth Grier-Menager

Collecting thousands of coats for those in need over the winter months

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Smartphone activated medics

173. Mark Wilson

Using modern technology to allow medically trained members of the public to intervene in an emergency

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Riding through illness

172. Meryl Hanmer

Volunteer riding instructor battles through personal difficulty to help others

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Community boxing

171. Alex Neave

Taking professional knowledge of sport and inspiring young people

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The daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making a change in their community.

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