A formerly homeless man wants to 'make up for lost time' by starting his childhood dream of having an ice cream business Nick Wood, originally from Bognor, lived homeless in Brighton for eight years in total and has said it is “now or never” for him in his pursuit to...

As of 31st March 2022, Shades of Different has been awarded charity status and is now a Charity Incorporated Organisation with an official charity number (1198481). We are of course delighted to be finally recognised as a charity, as this means we can do so much more...

I’d like to share with you the best present I ever received; I just might not have realised it at the time. Let me introduce you to my first-born child, Ollie. Ollie is 10 years old now and was a much-wanted child. Myself and his father were both very excited to be...

Inspiring story of a wonderful woman who overcame her addiction to alcohol and came out the other side! Well done Jayne for doing it and sharing your story to inspire others…

Aged 3 in 1997, I was diagnosed with severe autism, I was a nightmare, non verbal, scream, shout, cry you name it, I did it. People wouldn't understand my behaviour, they thought I was naughty when in fact I was frustrated with not being able to express myself. ...

Marianna and Down syndrome: "I have an extra chromosome, that of joy"Marianna Peduto is 26 years old and lives in Posada (Italy), she graduated from high school with top marks, she loves music and acting, but above all is incredibly deep. She knows Checco Zalone's...