ADVENTUROUS people are being sought to take part in a host of challenges to help raise money for a Dorset-based disability charity.

Diverse Abilities has announced a number of events for people to sign up to in 2022 and help raise vital funds for children and adults with disabilities across the county.

Events include the Jurassic Coast Challenge which will see around 2,000 participants walk, jog or run the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site.

Seven distances are available to choose from over the weekend of Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, ranging from 25k to 100k.

Karen Hay, events manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “We’re really thrilled to add this to our roster of events for 2022, it’s a fantastic challenge and takes in picturesque sites like Corfe Castle, Swanage, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and West Bay.”

Entrants receive free food and drink at regular stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massages. A glass of fizz, commemorative t-shirt, and a medal will be presented at the finish line.

Those who sign up to the Jurassic Coast Challenge before Monday, January 31, will receive 50 per cent off registration fees for any charity sponsorship place.

Colourful event the Dorset Neon Run will also return, taking place in Poole Park on Saturday, April 23.

Early bird registrations for the 5k fun run are currently available for £12.50 per person until the end of January.

This year Diverse Abilities has introduced a family 2k event earlier in the evening due to popular demand.

Participants can run, walk, jog, or dance their way around the course and raise funds for the charity.

Individual challenges are also available and include various dates throughout the year for wing walks and skydives.

Wendy Barfoot, daughter of the charity’s founder, is abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, in April to celebrate her 80th birthday.

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/events for more details about upcoming events and how to get involved.