British Heart Foundation appeals for unwanted Christmas gifts
A British Heart Foundation shop - Credit: Jim Peters Photography
The British Heart Foundation is asking the public to donate their discarded presents to be sold online, after its income was slashed by a third during the coronavirus pandemic.
Closure of the charity's 730 shops because of government guidelines - including two in Holloway Road - and cancellation of fundraising events has had "a devastating impact" on its funds.
Retail director Allison Swaine Hughes said: “If you’re feeling charitable and want to declutter post-Christmas, you can re-gift any unwanted presents to support our vital work.
"By donating to us, you will also help prevent quality items from going to waste and free up space around the house.
“We’re urgently appealing for your support after an incredibly difficult year for our shops."
You may also want to watch:
Items including clothes, shoes, handbags and jewellery, to DVDs, CDs, books and children’s toys can be donated using a freepost label which can be downloaded via the BHF website.
READ MORE: British Heart Foundation gets helping hand from Clerkenwell consultancy firm Curtins
Most Read
- 1 Arsenal pub Tollington Arms listed 'to prevent it being turned into flats'
- 2 Disruptions to your journey by car and train around Islington and Hackney
- 3 'No consultation': Anger Islington cricket pitch could replace park
- 4 'Obscene gestures and racist abuse' made at Islington Council meeting
- 5 Five times Islington has featured in films and TV series
- 6 Police search for man who exposed himself on Islington 393 bus
- 7 Arsenal offers behind scenes tour of Emirates Stadium at Covid jab pop-up
- 8 Islington district suffer heavy defeat to Greenwich in Lester Finch Trophy
- 9 Islington man charged with murder of shooting victim Taylor Cox
- 10 'LTNs are killing us': Hundreds of Highbury traders sign petition
