Keep giving says British Heart Foundation

A CHARITY is appealing to households across Rotherham to keep donating despite the bad weather.

The recent extreme weather conditions have meant that people have struggled to get out to take their unwanted goods to British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops in Yorkshire are shops, with shop managers reporting a drop in donations of up to 80 per cent in areas worst hit by the snow. 

The charity is urging people to hold onto their goods and donate them when it is safe to do so.

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Stock donations are the lifeblood of BHF shops, which raise £22 million annually to fight heart disease, the nations biggest killer.

Last year, the bad weather had a severe impact on donations, creating a loss of £1 million in sales for the nation's heart charity.

Mike Lucas, retail director at the British Heart Foundation, said: “The bad weather is already affecting our stock levels, and we urge the public to donate to their local shop once the weather has improved and it's safe to do so.

“For those that are struggling, we can arrange a free collection to ensure donations are still making it into shops and making a difference to heart patients.”

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BHF shops are appealing for donations of good quality clothing, handbags, shoes, books, DVDs, CDs and bric-a-brac.

To find the location of your nearest BHF shop please call 0844 412 5000 or visit bhf.org.uk/shops.

 

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