UK high street giant set to close down 87 stores – full list

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The British Heart Foundation has now confirmed the first 87 branches that will shut their doors.

The charity, which currently operates 652 shops nationwide, said the decision comes as rising costs and changing shopping habits continue to put increasing pressure on its retail business. 

According to the organisation, a number of stores are no longer financially sustainable and cannot continue operating.

The first closures will take place over the coming months, but they are only the beginning of a much bigger restructuring plan. 

Around 150 shops are expected to close over the next two years, with almost 90 scheduled to shut by March 2027 and the remaining sites following by March 2028.

As part of the overhaul, the British Heart Foundation also plans to restructure the teams that support its retail operations in an effort to cut costs and build a more sustainable business for the future.

The planned closures stretch across the country, affecting branches in locations such as Salford, Eccles, Harlow and Camden.

Chief Executive Dr Charmaine Griffiths said the decision had been incredibly difficult, acknowledging the important role the charity's shops play for staff, volunteers and the local communities they support.

She said the organisation understands how upsetting the news will be for everyone affected and thanked employees and volunteers for their dedication over the years. 

Griffiths explained that the charity is having to navigate an increasingly difficult retail landscape, adding: “Like most retailers, we are facing an exceptionally challenging trading environment.”

The British Heart Foundation said it will support employees throughout the process and, wherever possible, offer opportunities to move into other roles within the organisation. 

Volunteers affected by the closures will also be encouraged to continue their work at nearby British Heart Foundation shops where suitable vacancies are available.

The first 87 stores confirmed to close are:

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

Sunderland, 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