Six team members from the Dolphin Centre in Poole took part in an extensive 16.4-mile beach clean to raise money for two great charities.

The team – called The Green Dolphins – walked over the length of a half marathon, tackling the full coastline.

Money raised will go to the Great Ormond Street Hospital and the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

The trek started at Sandbanks and stretched as far as Hengistbury Head before returning back.

John Grinnell, Centre Manager at the Dolphin Centre, said: “Taking part in such a huge beach clean seemed like the perfect activity to raise money for these two exceptional charities.

“We wanted to take part in an activity that not only protects our beaches, but allows us to also support two worthwhile causes.”

The event is part of an initiative by One Great Day, a charity that holds events within shopping centres across the UK to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and a local charity of each centre’s choice.

John added: “We are always trying to better ourselves as a shopping centre to make conscious decisions that protect and preserve our environment.

“This was, therefore, the perfect challenge for us and we hope to encourage others within our community to do the same.”

Donations are open now and fundraising will continue until the end of November for the team to reach their total target of £1,000.

To donate, please visit their Virgin Money Giving page by clicking here.