Not only does this North Wales non-profit aim to preserve the oldest complete fleet of seventeen 1937 “One-Design” yachts in the world, but they are doing so whilst providing training and employment opportunities in an area of the country with high youth unemployment, and also contributing to the wellbeing of vulnerable people by providing NHS Social Prescription services. Set up in 2021 by a group of volunteers with rich experience not only in sailing but also in disability services, law, business and engineering, it is proving to be a highly successful force for good in the local area.

Diversified was founded by Kaydi when she was 14 years old. Having being recently diagnosed with Autism and not had the support she needed, she did not want other young people to struggle in the same way she had with social isolation. Now 16, Kaydi is running a dynamic and successful neurodivergent led charity which helps hundreds of people. As well as running a range of social groups, the charity sells sensory toys online at reasonable prices to increase accessibility and raise funds, has a young persons board, trains youth mentors, and advocates for change so that the education system can better help neurodivergent people.

This community of volunteer scuba divers are passionate about citizen science. Using effective teamwork and scientific diving techniques, they document marine sites around the UK to raise awareness of environmental challenges. As well as running local outreach, education and clean-up events, the real strength of their organisation is in their collaboration with scientific and conservation bodies, to whom they provide reliable, quality data in support of research and conservation efforts.

Support Cambodia is looking for a grant to go towards a new Sewing Centre located in Pailin, a large but remote town near the Thai border. Garment making is one of the main industries of Cambodia, and this project was requested by local women who want to learn a skill, earn an income and become independent to support their families and benefit their local community.

The team at Nurdle are committed to cleaning up the microplastics that devastate beaches across the UK. Microplastics are extremely hard to remove from the environment en masse, so Nurdle has designed and developed three different tools that can help people clean more efficiently.

Whilst most traditional lifeboats respond to emergencies, Tees River Rescue believe that prevention is better. Their volunteer teams patrol the river at peak times to increase the chance of being in the right place should something go wrong, as well as providing local education and search and rescue assistance.

The densely populated Derringham area of Hull is in need of more locally accessible community facilities. Also, as the cost-of-living crisis bites, the need for local spaces that meet community needs has never been more vital. The Bank’s aim is to convert this disused bank into a multi-functional space for community interest groups, mental health awareness, local facility links, police surgeries, youth clubs, OAP groups, a community café, private office spaces, and computers for the community to use.