A woman from Watford set herself a challenge to create 100 origami figures throughout February to raise money for a disability equality charity.

Emma Morgan, 41, has already folded dozens of complex pieces, from a tulip to a jumping frog, and bat, with a camel planned for the finale on Sunday.

The challenge is in aid of Scope, which supports disabled people and their families.

Emma said: "Many moons ago I taught and lived in Japan and developed a fascination with the culture. The father of my homestay family used to mesmerise me regularly as he was making magical origami figures.

"What stood out the most was a camel, which took him over an hour to fold. Since then, I’ve always wanted to learn origami, and lockdown seemed like the perfect opportunity. The camel will be my hardest challenge yet."

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At the end of the challenge, Emma will donate an origami sculpture to the person who has donated the most to her JustGiving page.

Emma was inspired to join in the February fundraiser after Scope’s new chairman, music producer, Robin Millar, who is 69, registered blind and shielding, got on his exercise bike to virtually cycle over 400 miles.

He is cycling from the charity’s most northern charity shop in Hexham, Northumberland to Dover in Kent by 28 February and has already raised £30,000.

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Emma said: "Throughout the pandemic I found it has been important to be mindful and do something I thoroughly enjoyed that brought out my creative streak.

"To do be able to do this whilst raising funds for Scope, so they can continue to give their vital support to disabled people at a time they need help the most, is a wonderful feeling."

To donate to the Just Giving page, click here.