Colin Firth helps raise money for Oxfam

Stars including Colin Firth, Annie Lennox and Rupert Friend helped raise over £215,000 at Oxfam's charity auction last night (31.03.11).

The celebrities attended the launch of Oxfam's new pop-up Curiosity Shop in London where the star prize of Annie singing hits chosen by members of the audience sold for £15,000 per song, helping to raise more than £215,000 in two hours.

The shop is selling items from stars including Colin and his wife Livia, Kate Moss, Florence Welsh and Laura Bailey along with a selection of sought after samples from designers such as Jimmy Choo and Biba

Oxfam ambassador Scarlett Johansson - who has donated one of her own designer gowns to the cause - said: "The Oxfam Curiosity Shop is a fantastic idea. What a great way to give old clothes a new lease on life. As a global ambassador for Oxfam, I have seen how the charity's work can change people's lives. In India and Sri Lanka I've visited projects that are helping poor people find their own solutions to poverty.

"So, I'm delighted to be able to donate this beautiful Dolce & Gabbana dress that I wore to last year's Drama Desk Awards in New York. This dress holds treasured memories for me because that was such a special evening. I hope somebody else enjoys wearing it as much as I did."

All money raised will go towards the charity's women's projects across the world. The store is open from Friday 1 April until Sunday 10 April or you can buy online at oxfam.org.uk.