The closures affect high street shops and larger Home Stores across England, Scotland and Wales
The British Heart Foundation has announced the closure of 87 shops across the United Kingdom as part of a significant restructuring of its retail operations.
Affected locations stretch from northern towns such as Blackpool and Burnley down to southern coastal destinations including Brighton and Bath, with Bangor in Wales also among those set to close.
The charity's dedicated Home Store branches have not been spared, with outlets in Chatham, Hull, Salford and Wrexham confirmed for closure.
Additional towns losing their local branches include Camden, Chesterfield, Durham, Eastbourne, Hammersmith, Plymouth, Sunderland and Swansea, with shutdowns scheduled across England, Scotland and Wales over the coming months.
The announcement follows the charity's revelation in June that approximately 150 stores would shut over a two-year period as part of a major overhaul of its shop portfolio.
With around 640 retail outlets currently operating nationwide, the organisation attributed the decision to escalating running costs and shifts in consumer behaviour.
Under the restructuring timeline, 90 branches are due to cease trading by March 2027, while the remainder will follow suit by March 2028.
The closures represent a substantial reduction in the charity's high street presence, which has long served as a vital fundraising channel for cardiovascular research and patient support services.
Dr Charmaine Griffiths, the charity's chief executive, acknowledged the emotional impact of the closures, stating: "Our shops mean so much to our colleagues, brilliant volunteers and communities across the UK."
She emphasised the difficult trading conditions facing the sector, adding: "Like most retailers, we are facing an exceptionally challenging trading environment."
The charity has expressed deep gratitude to workers and volunteers affected by the changes, pledging to provide support throughout the transition.
Staff facing redundancy will be offered redeployment where positions are available, while volunteers may transfer to nearby shops or other roles within the organisation.
A further 63 branches remain under consideration and could face closure as the second phase of the restructuring takes shape.
