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The British Heart Foundation will close about 150 shops in the UK over the next two years to ensure a sustainable retail network.
Around 90 stores will shut by the end of March 2027, with the rest by March 2028, the charity said.
The closures aim to protect the long-term funding of cardiovascular disease research.
The charity will maintain a large national network and online channels after closures.
Allison Swaine-Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer, said the decision is difficult but necessary.
The organization will still accept donations via nearby shops, donation points, home collection in some areas, and online.
The charity plans to share the closure locations once colleagues are notified.
The plan follows a detailed review of the charity’s retail operation amid changing shopper habits.
The charity says cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in the UK.

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The British Heart Foundation will close 150 shops across the UK over the next two years due to rising costs and changing customer habits.
90 stores will close by March 2027 and the remaining 60 by March 2028 to keep the retail network sustainable.
The closures aim to protect the charity’s long-term mission and funding for lifesaving research.
Chief Executive Charmaine Griffiths acknowledged the difficult decision for staff and volunteers.
The charity stressed that online and other stores will continue operations unaffected.
Affected store locations have not yet been announced to staff.
The news comes as UK retailers face a tough year with multiple store closures reported nationwide.
Other retailers, like Morrisons, have also announced store closures this year.
The statement includes a note that affected stores will be announced after staff notification.
The plan reinforces the charity’s ongoing commitment to its mission and communities.
The charity operates 652 stores nationwide as part of its retail network.

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The British Heart Foundation plans to close about 150 charity shops over the next 18 months, reflecting a broader retail squeeze and changing shopping patterns.
About 90 stores are targeted for closure by March 2027, with the rest following by March 2028, aligning with the organisation's phased approach.
The closures are framed as necessary due to escalating costs and evolving shopping habits within the charity retail sector.
The charity will sustain its online presence, including an official eBay shop, to continue fundraising as high street shops shrink.
Chief Executive Charmaine Griffiths stresses the closures are a difficult but necessary step to protect the charity's long-term mission and research funding.
Staff in affected stores will receive support and redeployment options as part of the transition plan.
The Daily Star notes that the BHF operates about 640 shops nationwide, illustrating the scale of the retail network involved in the closures.
The organisation emphasizes that the decision aims to sustain retail's contribution to funding its groundbreaking cardiovascular research.
The Daily Star article situates the BHF move within a broader context of sector-wide pressures, noting parallel actions by Cancer Research UK and Barnardo's.
The piece frames the move as a strategic evolution of BHF retail to adapt to changing donor behaviors and shopping habits.

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The British Heart Foundation will close about 150 charity shops amid rising costs and online shopping eroding high-street profits.
Net profit across BHF’s 640 UK stores fell from £18.8m in 2024 to £3.6m for the year ending 31 March 2025.
The charity aims to protect its long-term mission, even as shorter-term store closures impact staff and volunteers.
The charity plans to close 90 stores by the end of March next year, with the remainder by the following year.
The British Heart Foundation reported total income of £181m in 2025 but net income fell to £129.6m after direct costs.
The decision followed a review of the charity’s retail arm amid challenging trading conditions.
The charity’s wage and pension bill reached £136m last year, with 180 staff earning £60,000 or more.
Allison Swaine-Hughes is the charity's chief commercial officer, commenting on safeguarding the long-term impact.
The charity said overall its financial position remains healthy despite the retail shrinkage.

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