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It’s time to join Team Diverse Abilities
At Diverse Abilities, we provide fantastic opportunities for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities. But we can’t do it alone.
Fantastic people like you make it happen.
Your fundraising efforts allow us to take people out on the water, enjoy sensory sports, visit theme parks, go to the cinema, or enjoy quiet time with crafts.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started...
How to get involved
There are truly so many ways to get involved, there’s definitely something for everyone. Whether you want to host a bake sale, take on a sponsored silence, run a marathon, or jump out of a plane, the sky is literally the limit. Here’s a few quick links to get you started or have a browse through our highlighted events.
Choose a challenge
Click on any of the events below to find out more and get involved.
Meet some of our Fundraising Champions
Amelie swam 24 lengths of her local pool - and she did it non-stop! The young swimmer is planning her next challenge...
Andy decided to run the Run Bournemouth Half Marathon just a few days before it started - so chose to raise money for charity to motivate him!
Luke, along with a team of mates, walked for 24 hours non-stop up and down the Bournemouth prom!
Several teams have taken on the infamous Dorset Tractor Tug over the years, showing their strength by pulling an 8 tonne tractor.
For her 80th birthday, Wendy abseiled the Spinnaker Tower in memory of her sister Marilyn.
The Runner Bees have completed 5k fun runs and messy Mud Runs to help raise funds for The Splash Appeal.
Felicity ran the entire South West Coast Path - all 630 miles of it! Camping along the way she raised funds for us and The Bike Project.
Cherie challenged herself to regular sea swimming - and even took her sister Rochelle, who is supported by The Beehive, along for a swim.
How to pay in your fundraising
Fundraising online
If you’re using sites like JustGiving or Facebook and Instagram Fundraisers then you don’t need to do anything, the money is paid to us automatically!
Donations can also be made through the website by clicking here, or click here for our details to arrange a BACS transfer. For these options please do let us know what the transfer is for and when to expect it so we can make sure it’s recorded correctly.
Fundraising in person
We can provide you with collection pots and buckets, or stickers to put on your own containers like jam jars and ice cream tubs. These can be dropped off in person to our Head Office in Poole (above Langside School) - so why not stop in for a coffee at the same time and tell us all about your challenge?
Cheques and CAF Vouchers should be made payable to Diverse Abilities can be also be posted to our Head Office:
Diverse Abilities Central Office
FAO The Fundraising Team
Langside School
Langside Avenue
Poole
BH12 5BN
How your money helps
Click on any of the examples below to find out more about how the money you raise directly helps our services.
