A HIGH street chain is closing a popular branch today as it prepares to shutter dozens of sites for good.
The charity store sells second-hand and donated furniture and other household goods.
The Brighton branch has been called a ‘gem’ by customers Credit: Alamy
The British Heart Foundation is closing its furniture store on Brighton’s London Road today, Saturday, September 19.
The branch has been called a ”gem” and “loveliest” place to shop by customers in the past.
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The closure comes as the brand, which has served British high streets since the late 1980s, prepares to close 87 sites around the country, with a further 63 at risk.
Mike Blackburn, regional manager at the British Heart Foundation, told The Argus: “We would like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to everyone in Brighton who has supported our BHF Home and Electrical shop over the years and helped us raise vital funds for cardiovascular research
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“We can confirm the shop will close on Saturday the 19th of September.
“Our shop has been so much more than a place to shop.
“It has been a valued part of the local community, providing a place for people to volunteer, generously donate and for our lovely loyal customers to shop.
“They’ve all helped make a real difference.”
Another British Heart Foundation store is located nearby, so customers won’t have far to travel to donate or shop second-hand items.
You can find your nearest branch by visiting http://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/find-bhf-near-you.
Full list of 87 branches set for closure
Armley, 32 Town Street, LS12
Aberdare, 8 Commercial Street, CF44
Alfreton, 2 Severn Square, Institute Lane, DE55
Ashton-Under-Lyne, 36 Warrington Street, OL6
Abingdon, 36 Bury Street, OX14
Ashbourne, 16 St John Street, DE6
Alfreton (Home Store), 47/51 High Street, DE55
Bedworth, 30 All Saints Square, CV12
Burnley, 86 St James’s Street, BB11
Blyth, 24 Regent Street, NE24
Beckenham, 168 High Street, BR3
Balham, 184 Balham High Road, SW12
Barnet, 123 High Street, EN5
Bath, 8 Green Street, BA1
Brighton (Home Store), 95 -97 London Road, BN1
Bangor, Unit 5, The Menai Shopping Centre, LL57
Blackpool, 48 -50 Church Street, FY1
Cannock, 21 Market Place, WS11
Clacton, 38 Station Road, CO15
Coalville, 28 Belvoir Shop Centre, LE67
Christchurch, 54 High Street, BH23
Cleveleys, 1 Crescent West, FY5
Consett, 6 Middle Street, DH8
Chorley, Unit 5, Market Walk, PR7
Camden, 65 High Street, NW1
Crawley (Home Store), 44 -46 The Broadway, RH10
Chesterfield, 28 Middle Pavement, The Pavements Shopping Centre, S40
Chatham (Home Store), 8-9 Pentagon Centre, ME4
Dunstable, 27 Broadwalk, LU5
Durham, 79 North Road, DH1
Dumfries, 60 High Street, DG1
Dewsbury, 9 Foundry Street, WF13
Dalkeith, 3 Jarnac Court, EH22
Dumfries (Home Store), Unit 12/13, Loreburne Shopping Centre, DG1
Eastbourne, 165 Terminus Road, BN21
Elgin, 165 High Street, IV30
Eccles, 1 The Mall, M30
Finchley, 718 High Road, N12
Falmouth, 43 Market Street, TR11
Fulham, 338 North End Road, SW6
Fakenham, 10 Millers Walk, NR21
Formby, 1 The Cloisters, Halsall Lane, L37
Grays, 5 North Mall, The Grays Shopping Centre, RM17
High Wycombe, 18 White Hart Street, HP11
Hawick, 64 High Street, TD9
Harlow, 1 East Walk, CM20
Hammersmith, 127 King Street, W6
Huyton, 37 Derby Road, L36
Hornchurch, 78 High Street, RM12
Helston, 37 Meneage Street, TR13
Holsworthy, 22 The Square, EX22
Hartlepool (Home Store), 103-105 Middleton Grange, TS24
Harpurhey (Home Store), Unit A, Harpurhey Shopping Centre, M9
Hull (Home Store), 266 -268 Holderness Road, HU9
Hereford, 13 Elgin Gate, HR4
Harrow (Home Store), 57 St Anne’s Road, HA1
Ilkeston, 41 Bath Street, DE7
Keighley, 12 Cooke Lane, Airedale Centre, BD21
Kendal, 30 Highgate, LA9
Long Eaton, 14 Market Place, NG10
Long Eaton (Home Store), Unit 2, Eaton Court , NG10
Llanelli (Home Store), 13 Vaughan Street, SA15
Minehead, 4 The Parade, TA24
Newbury, 5 Mansion House Street, RG14
Newton Aycliffe, 40 Beveridge Way, DL5
New Milton, 73 Station Road, BH25
Nuneaton (Home Store), 6-14 Stratford Street, CV11
Newport, 63 High Street, PO30
Ormskirk, 18 Burscough Street, L39
Plymouth, 60 Cornwall Street, PL1
Poole (Home Store), 348 – 350 Ashley Road Parkstone, BH14
Perry Barr (Home Store), Unit 45, One Stop SC, B42
Rhyl, 42 High Street, LL18
Rayleigh, 137 High Street, SS6
Shrewsbury, 1 Mardol/15 Claremont St, SY1
Spalding, 2/2a Market Place, PE11
South Shields, 77 King Street, NE33
Stockton-on-Tees, 119-120 High Street, TS18
Jattvibederland, 37 Blandford Street, SR1
Swansea, 234 Oxford Street, SA1
Salford (Home Store), 83 -84 Raven Way, M6
Salisbury, 52 -54 New Canal, SP1
Sutton Coldfield, Units 6 -7 Red Rose Centre, B72
Uckfield, 122-126 High Street, TN22
West Bromwich (CLR), 221 High Street, B70
Worksop (Home Store), 2 Bridge Place, S80
Wrexham (Home Store), 31 Regent Street, LL11
The chain of charity shops warned back in June that it would close nearly 87 sites by March 2027 following a review of its estate.
A further 63 stores could be at risk while a second wave of closures has yet to be finalised.
