A SHOPPING mall has teamed up with a charity that supports deafblind and disabled people.

Sense Scotland was chosen by the St Enoch Centre as its charity of the year for 2014.

The new partnership got under way with a celebration of Robert Burns featuring comedian and broadcaster Des Clarke, and renowned singer-songwriter Karine Polwart.

TouchBeats - a group of young musicians brought together by Sense Scotland - also performed at the centre.

Funnyman Des said: "Sense Scotland does a brilliant job of supporting disabled people across Scotland. But like any charity, it needs donations to continue its valuable work."

As part of the drive to promote the charity, mall bosses will hold several fundraising events this year, including its annual Toddle Waddle.

Last year's Toddle Waddle - a sponsored walk for under-fives -raised more than £6500 for Cancer Support Scotland.