British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
Summary
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) will close about 150 of its charity shops in the next two years because running them has become too expensive and fewer people are shopping in them. Despite these closures, the charity’s overall finances remain strong, thanks to fundraising and donations.Key Facts
- BHF has 640 shops across the UK and plans to close nearly a quarter of them.
- Around 90 shops will close by March 2027, and the rest by March 2028.
- Rising costs and changes in how customers shop have made some shops unprofitable.
- The charity will reduce the size of its central support teams for retail.
- BHF will share which shops are closing once staff are informed.
- Cardiovascular disease is a major health issue the charity funds research to fight.
- BHF also sells items online, including on its own website and eBay.
- Cancer Research UK is making similar shop closures due to financial pressures.
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