A night of classical music helped raise vital funds for those displaced by the conflict in Syria.
The Outreached Hand fundraising concert held at St James’s Church in Paddington saw £1,350 collected for charities which are helping those caught up in the humanitarian crisis.
The musical program included old and new, spanning from the nationalistic 19th century throughout the war torn 20th century.
Money raised from the event, which took place on February 13, went to the British Red Cross Syria Crisis Appeal and Hand in Hand for Syria.
Event organiser and violinist Violeta Barrena, said: “It was a wonderful evening filled with incredibly powerful pieces that created a very special atmosphere of acknowledging the suffering of the Syrian refugees. Everybody who came was very taken by the music, the skill and talent of the musicians on stage.
“In such dark times as these, we need to unite. We must realise that violence confronted with violence will only lead down a dark and dangerous path of destruction.”
