British Heart Foundation Store Closures: Full List of 87 Shops

The British Heart Foundation has published an official document naming 87 shops and stores earmarked for closure. They include ordinary charity shops as well as larger Home Stores selling furniture, electrical goods and household items.

Affected locations include Bath, Blackpool, Camden, Durham, Eastbourne, Plymouth, Sunderland and Swansea. Home Stores in Brighton, Chatham, Hull, Salford, Wrexham and several other areas are also listed.

BHF previously announced plans to close around 150 shops in total. It expected approximately 90 closures by the end of March 2027, with the remaining closures planned by March 2028.

The published list of 87 should therefore be understood as the locations currently named, rather than the complete final list for the two-year restructuring programme.

British Heart Foundation closure summary:

The closure programme is not the same as the British Heart Foundation entering administration or ending its retail operation.

BHF has said its overall financial position remains healthy and that the changes are intended to protect the long-term contribution made by retail income to cardiovascular research.

Full List of 87 British Heart Foundation Store Closures

The following locations and addresses appear in the British Heart Foundation official closure document. Individual closing dates have not been provided alongside every address, so customers should confirm the status of a shop before travelling.

Shops Listed From Armley to Elgin

1. Armley — 32 Town Street, LS12 3AB
2. Aberdare — 8 Commercial Street, CF44 7RW
3. Alfreton — 2 Severn Square, Institute Lane, DE55 7BQ
4. Ashton-under-Lyne — 36 Warrington Street, OL6 7JS
5. Abingdon — 36 Bury Street, OX14 3QY
6. Ashbourne — 16 St John Street, DE6 1GH
7. Alfreton Home Store — 47–51 High Street, DE55 7DR
8. Bedworth — 30 All Saints Square, CV12 8ND
9. Burnley — 86 St James’s Street, BB11 1NJ
10. Blyth — 24 Regent Street, NE24 1LP
11. Beckenham — 168 High Street, BR3 1EW
12. Balham — 184 Balham High Road, SW12 9BW
13. Barnet — 123 High Street, EN5 5UZ
14. Bath — 8 Green Street, BA1 2JY
15. Brighton Home Store — 95–97 London Road, BN1 4JF
16. Bangor — Unit 5, The Menai Shopping Centre, LL57 1DN
17. Blackpool — 48–50 Church Street, FY1 1HP
18. Cannock — 21 Market Place, WS11 1BS
19. Clacton — 38 Station Road, CO15 1SX
20. Coalville — 28 Belvoir Shopping Centre, LE67 3XA
21. Christchurch — 54 High Street, BH23 1BN
22. Cleveleys — 1 Crescent West, FY5 1AD
23. Consett — 6 Middle Street, DH8 5QJ
24. Chorley — Unit 5, Market Walk, PR7 1DE
25. Camden — 65 High Street, NW1 7JL
26. Crawley Home Store — 44–46 The Broadway, RH10 1HG
27. Chesterfield — 28 Middle Pavement, The Pavements Shopping Centre, S40 1PA
28. Chatham Home Store — 8–9 Pentagon Centre, ME4 4HP
29. Dunstable — 27 Broadwalk, LU5 4RH
30. Durham — 79 North Road, DH1 4SQ
31. Dumfries — 60 High Street, DG1 2JA
32. Dewsbury — 9 Foundry Street, WF13 1QH
33. Dalkeith — 3 Jarnac Court, EH22 1HU
34. Dumfries Home Store — Unit 12/13, Loreburne Shopping Centre, DG1 2BD
35. Eastbourne — 165 Terminus Road, BN21 3NX
36. Elgin — 165 High Street, IV30 1DW

Shops Listed From Eccles to South Shields

1. Eccles — 1 The Mall, M30 0EA
2. Finchley — 718 High Road, N12 9QD
3. Falmouth — 43 Market Street, TR11 3AJ
4. Fulham — 338 North End Road, SW6 1NB
5. Fakenham — 10 Millers Walk, NR21 9AP
6. Formby — 1 The Cloisters, Halsall Lane, L37 3PX
7. Grays — 5 North Mall, The Grays Shopping Centre, RM17 6QF
8. High Wycombe — 18 White Hart Street, HP11 2HL
9. Hawick — 64 High Street, TD9 9EE
10. Harlow — 1 East Walk, CM20 1JH
11. Hammersmith — 127 King Street, W6 9JG
12. Huyton — 37 Derby Road, L36 9UQ
13. Hornchurch — 78 High Street, RM12 4UW
14. Helston — 37 Meneage Street, TR13 8RB
15. Holsworthy — 22 The Square, EX22 6AN
16. Hartlepool Home Store — 103–105 Middleton Grange, TS24 7RL
17. Harpurhey Home Store — Unit A, Harpurhey Shopping Centre, M9 4DH
18. Hull Home Store — 266–268 Holderness Road, HU9 2HX
19. Hereford — 13 Elgin Gate, HR4 0AB
20. Harrow Home Store — 57 St Anne’s Road, HA1 1JU
21. Ilkeston — 41 Bath Street, DE7 8AH
22. Keighley — 12 Cooke Lane, Airedale Centre, BD21 3PF
23. Kendal — 30 Highgate, LA9 4SX
24. Long Eaton — 14 Market Place, NG10 1LS
25. Long Eaton Home Store — Unit 2, Eaton Court, NG10 1LP
26. Llanelli Home Store — 13 Vaughan Street, SA15 3TY
27. Minehead — 4 The Parade, TA24 5UF
28. Newbury — 5 Mansion House Street, RG14 5ES
29. Newton Aycliffe — 40 Beveridge Way, DL5 4DS
30. New Milton — 73 Station Road, BH25 6JD
31. Nuneaton Home Store — 6–14 Stratford Street, CV11 5BS
32. Newport, Isle of Wight — 63 High Street, PO30 1BA
33. Ormskirk — 18 Burscough Street, L39 2ER
34. Plymouth — 60 Cornwall Street, PL1 1LR
35. Poole Home Store — 348–350 Ashley Road, Parkstone, BH14 9DF
36. Perry Barr Home Store — Unit 45, One Stop Shopping Centre, B42 1SF
37. Rhyl — 42 High Street, LL18 1ET
38. Rayleigh — 137 High Street, SS6 7QA
39. Shrewsbury — 1 Mardol/15 Claremont Street, SY1 1PY
40. Spalding — 2/2A Market Place, PE11 1SL
41. South Shields — 77 King Street, NE33 1DP

Shops Listed From Stockton-on-tees to Wrexham

1. Stockton-on-Tees — 119–120 High Street, TS18 1AA
2. Sunderland — 37 Blandford Street, SR1 3JH
3. Swansea — 234 Oxford Street, SA1 3BL
4. Salford Home Store — 83–84 Raven Way, M6 5HT
5. Sutton Coldfield — Units 6–7, Red Rose Centre, B72 1XX
6. Salisbury — 52–54 New Canal, SP1 2AQ
7. Uckfield — 122–126 High Street, TN22 1PX
8. West Bromwich Clearance Store — 221 High Street, B70 7QZ
9. Worksop Home Store — 2 Bridge Place, S80 1JS
10. Wrexham Home Store — 31 Regent Street, LL11 1RY

Why is the British Heart Foundation Closing Shops?

BHF said the decision followed a detailed review of its retail estate. The charity identified two main pressures:

• Rising costs associated with operating physical shops.
• Changes in how customers shop and how supporters donate goods.

According to BHF, these pressures mean that some stores are no longer financially sustainable. The charity therefore wants to concentrate its resources on a smaller retail network that can continue generating money for research into heart and circulatory diseases.

The changes also reflect a broader shift towards online retail. BHF has confirmed that it will continue selling through its website and eBay operation alongside its remaining physical shops.

When Will the 87 BHF Shops Close?

A single national closing date has not been announced for all 87 locations. Closures are expected to happen at different times as leases, staffing arrangements and local operational matters are addressed.

BHF’s overall timetable states that:

• Around 90 stores are expected to close by the end of March 2027.
• The rest of the approximately 150 planned closures are expected by March 2028.

Because the official 87-shop document does not assign a closure date to each branch, shoppers should not assume that every listed shop has already closed. Some may remain open and continue accepting purchases and donations for a period.

Can People Still Shop at or Donate to Affected Stores?

BHF has said supporters can continue shopping and donating at affected branches while they remain open.

Once a branch closes, alternative donation options may include:

• Another BHF shop or local donation point.
• Furniture or electrical-item collection in eligible areas.
• BHF’s postal donation service.
• Online shopping and fundraising channels.

Availability varies by postcode and by the type of item being donated. Large items should not be left outside a closed shop or an unattended donation point.

Customers can use the charity’s official BHF shop finder to check nearby locations and services. BHF has also stated that its national retail presence will continue after the restructuring.

What Do the Closures Mean for Employees and Volunteers?

The restructuring affects paid retail workers, volunteers and some central teams that support BHF’s shops. The charity has not publicly provided a final total for the number of jobs that will be lost.

BHF said it recognised that the process would be difficult for affected colleagues and volunteers and committed to supporting those impacted. The precise outcome for an individual worker will depend on consultation, available alternative positions and the circumstances of the relevant shop.

Employees seeking information about their own role should rely on direct communication from BHF rather than media reports or social-media posts.

Final Takeaway

The British Heart Foundation store closures represent a significant reduction in the charity’s UK high-street estate, but not the end of its retail operation.

The official list currently identifies 87 shops and Home Stores, while BHF’s wider plan covers approximately 150 closures by March 2028. Customers can continue using an affected shop while it remains open, although branch-specific closing dates should be checked locally.

Because the programme is being implemented in stages, shoppers, donors, employees and volunteers should rely on direct BHF updates and its official location finder for the latest status of an individual branch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many British Heart Foundation stores are closing?

BHF plans to close around 150 shops and stores over two financial years. Its current official location document names 87 branches in the initial published list.

Are British Heart Foundation Home Stores closing?

Yes. Several Home Stores appear on the list, including locations in Brighton, Chatham, Dumfries, Hartlepool, Hull, Long Eaton, Nuneaton, Poole, Salford, Worksop and Wrexham.

Is the BHF shop in Bath closing?

Yes. The branch at 8 Green Street, Bath, BA1 2JY appears in the official closure document. An individual final trading date was not included in that document.

Is the British Heart Foundation shop in Blackpool closing?

Yes. The shop at 48–50 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HP is included on the official list.

Is the British Heart Foundation closing shops in Wales?

Yes. Welsh locations on the list include Aberdare, Bangor, Llanelli Home Store, Rhyl, Swansea and Wrexham Home Store.

Are BHF shops closing in Scotland?

Yes. Scottish locations named in the list include Dalkeith, Dumfries, Dumfries Home Store, Elgin and Hawick.

Can furniture still be collected after a local Home Store closes?

A furniture collection may still be available through another BHF location, depending on the postcode and collection capacity. Donors should check the official website before arranging a collection or transporting a large item.

Will more British Heart Foundation closures be announced?

Further locations may be named because the wider plan covers around 150 shops, while the current official document contains 87 locations. Any additional list should be checked directly against BHF’s website before being treated as confirmed.

Note: This article has been reviewed against the British Heart Foundation’s official retail announcement and published shop-closure list.