Make a donation
Thank you so much for supporting Diverse Abilities.
We really appreciate your support and everything helps to truly make a difference to the children and adults we support each year.
Find out more about our services
We are the only organisation in Dorset supporting children and adults with physical and learning disabilities. Our services include a specialist school, respite homes, supported living bungalows, activity sessions in school holidays, sibling support, parent support, an adults day centre, and an advice team.
Join a fundraising event
We host all sorts of fundraising events throughout the year as we need to raise around £800,000 to provide our vital services. From craft clubs to Gala Balls, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at our upcoming events below.
Time for the big kids to play. Think Fun House, think birthday parties, think ‘80s, ‘90s’, ‘00s fun.
Celebrate Galentine’s in style and make your own polymer clay earrings in this workshop led by Maea Craft
We’re opening the doors of our soft play centre to everyone, helping to raise valuable funds for the charity.
New Year, New You - but make it eco! Bring what you’re clearing out, and leave with new things.
Perfect for kiddos - come and paint a bird house for the garden and enjoy some time running riot in our soft play!
A whole range of distances available to take on the challenge along the beautiful Dorset coastline.
Want to enter your mermaid era this year? A seasoned swimmer looking for a challenge? Look no further!
One of the hottest tickets in town, our Rugby Lunch returns for 2026 - hosted by none other than David Flatman.