Chris Skinner with Rudy Siano , owner of Cuore, and Ginny Skinner
- Credit: Giles Deards
The new year is off to a flying start for six Brent charities after an online charity auction raised £4,622.
The Love Local auction was set-up by community volunteers last month and backed by 70 Queens Park and Kensal Rise area businesses, and supported by the Brent & Kilburn Times.
Giles Deards with Den Bake Shop owner Maxine Monu
- Credit: Giles Deards
Auction organiser Giles Deards, of community network kensalqueenspark.com, said: “Covid has been unsettling for everyone but it is potentially disastrous for charities and the vulnerable people they support.