David Uche Iyamu
Demonstrating invaluable empathy and leadership, 17-year-old David Uche makes a daily 24-mile round trip to volunteer at Swansea's African Community Centre in order to welcome newcomers, who are often asylum seekers and refugees.
2025
Young volunteer of the year (25 or under)
(Finalist)
David’s contribution far exceeds routine duties. He directly initiated the idea to have a counsellor to help participants at the weekly youth club, organised activities – including a residential trip for 75 young people, and co-designed a mental health app.
English 
Welsh