A CHARITY is encouraging people to mark the start of the new decade by completing a life-changing challenge.

Julia’s House Dorset and Wiltshire Children’s Hospices will be hosting a number of exciting challenges this year, including a trek to Machu Picchu, to raise vital funds for patients.

There will also be the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone by taking part in a charity skydive.

Hannah Miller, Challenge Events Manager for Julia’s House, said: “Our challenge events are so rewarding as you know you’re not only challenging yourself, but you’re also making a life changing difference to local children and their families who face their own huge challenges every day.

“Our families are in desperate need of the very special support we provide out and about in the community or at our hospices. We need people to sign up, take a challenge and fundraise, so we can continue to make a life changing difference. There isn’t a better feeling than achieving a personal goal knowing that it is helping others. Spaces are limited so people need to register as soon as they can!”

The challenge season begins on Saturday, June 7 with the Jurassic Coast trek along Dorset’s stunning coastline, followed by The Big Jump sky dive on Saturday, August 1.

Find out more and sign up at juliashouse.org/events or call Hannah Miller on 01202 644262.