Turn your love into action by giving to Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington and New Malden's most vulnerable people today.

Onj Valentine's Day warm feelings of love are not enough. Put your hand in your pocket and donate to good causes.

To donate text to 70070 with the code LVKG00 followed by the amount you would like to donate.

While most people will be spending time with their other half for Valentine’s Day today, borough residents will attend coffee mornings, school mufti days and take part in charitable activities to mark the fundraising appeal.

Love Kingston provides pathways out of poverty by supporting five local charities.

They are Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness, youth charity Oxygen supporting hard to reach young people, the Kingston Foodbank providing food in a crisis, credit union Kingston Savers and domestic violence refuge Hestia.

Send us your pictures of what you are doing today by emailing ndewji@london.newsquest.co.uk or tweet using the hashtag #lovekingston