12 professional artists have donated pieces for an auction supporting a Colwyn Bay charity.

The Kind Bay Initiative (KBI), founded in 2019, originally supported rough sleepers but has since expanded its reach, now operating from its own building on Seaview Road.

The charity provides for the homeless, those facing mental health challenges, and the isolated and vulnerable.

Auction proceeds will go to a Colwyn Bay charity called The Kind Bay Initiative  (Image: Supplied) The upcoming November auction will take place in the Bayview Centre unit next to Specsavers.

The artwork, which includes glass, ceramics and photography, will be on display for four days.

These works will be exhibited alongside an additional collection created by the KBI art group, which consists of vulnerable individuals.

There will be an additional collection created by the KBI art group (Image: Supplied) The auction will be held from November 14 to November 16, operating between 10am and 4pm each day.

An open evening will occur on November 13 from 6.30pm to 8pm, allowing attendees to view the work and meet some of the artists in person.

Silent bids can be placed at the exhibition, and the auction will then move to the KBI Facebook page, concluding on November 17 at 5pm.

Among the donated works is 'Heartbreak Hill' by Diana Baur MA, a celebrated abstract artist.

Ms Baur, who has a background in special needs education, expressed her commitment to supporting those experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges.

Other artists contributing to the auction include environmental artist Tim Pugh, Eva Roberts, Mike Graham, Seb Spencer, Georgia Coleman, Aimee Jones MA, Ginny Helsen, Malcolm Jones, Lesa Grimes-Thomas MA, Charmaine Maw MA, and Helen Robinson MA.

Artwork from the KBI art group will also be included in the exhibition.

Their photography, paintings, and collages will be displayed, along with a poignant wall hanging created during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring community members' colourful handprints and personal reflections on how the lockdowns impacted their mental health.

Helen Robinson, chair and director of The Kind Bay Initiative, said: "KBI has developed and grown since 2019, responding to the needs of the community.

"The money raised from this auction will help pay towards minibus hire, cultural excursions that are so beneficial for mental health, as well as many other enrichment activities such as walk and talk groups, stress management sessions, sketch crawls, art materials, and much more."

The funds from the auction will help maintain the service, which is currently supported by Gwyn Ty Mor, Rhyl Flats, and The Moondance Foundation, as it transitions to being backed by The National Lottery Community Fund for the next two years.