Welcome to the Independent on Sunday’s eighth annual Happy List, a collection of 100 inspirational heroes and heroines whose kindness, ingenuity and bravery make Britain a better place to live. Founded in 2008 as an antidote to the lists that celebrate wealth as an end in itself, the Happy List is based on a different set of values. It honours individuals who give rather than take; the great Britons doing the very best work who go largely unnoticed and unrewarded. The Happy List is backed by the Prime Minister. Last year David Cameron introduced Points of Light, the government’s scheme to recognise the work done by inspirational volunteers, some of whom also appear on the following pages....
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