The KM Abseil Challenge will test the mettle of participants as they descend more than 100ft down Thomas Place, next to the main library in Maidstone

On the way back down to earth, abseilers will get impressive views of the Gallagher Stadium, home of Maidstone United Football Club, as well as the rest of the county town.

Dominic Comins, organiser of the abseil on behalf of the KM Charity team said: "We are extremely grateful to Housing and Care 21 and all of the tenants for allowing us to use their impressive building for our abseils. Hopefully the residents will be cheering on the fundraisers and perhaps some may even take part themselves."

"Supporting good causes through events such as our abseils are a key way the KM provides help to the charitable sector."

As this is a collaborative event abseilers can sign up to take part for any charity of their choice, with 70 per cent of their sponsorship going to their chosen cause and the remaining 30 per cent going to a children's literacy initiative run by the KM Charity Team.

The last abseil in Maidstone raised nearly £20,000 for good causes and organisers are hoping the next event will be just as successful. A prize will be awarded to the highest individual fundraiser at the event.

There will be two abseil challenges taking place from Thomas Place in 2017. The first will be held on Sunday, 19 March and the second in November. Charities wanting to use the event to raise funds for their cause should complete the Team Up with KM page on the website www.kmcharityteam.co.uk.