British Heart Foundation (BHF)

I've decided to write a review on my opinion of British Heart Foundation Charity shops, the main reason for this is that I've been working in one for about a month now while I've been waiting to start my industrial placement (i'm a student). I had previously visited the British Heart Foundation shop in Cheltenham, near where I live, and it sells just books, cds, videos and records. I came across the shop walking into the town and noticed some good books in the window, so deicded to take a look inside. I found so many books, some of my favourite author Lesley Pearse (whose books I couldn't find at my local library) so bought a few for about £2 - £2.50 ...  Read the complete review

We hopefully all know that the funds raised by The BHF go towards funding research for heart disease, some of that by general giving, some of that from sales in charity stores, some by fundraising and whatever other means spring to mind. My review is particularly regarding the store in Sheffield City Centre. In terms of charity shops, this one is a fairly run of the mill version with one exception. They have a cellar store room which is heaving with dresses. Wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, frocks flounces and fripperies galore. I'm not sure that Joe or Josephine Public can go down there, they've always asked what I'm after and brought me a selection. ...  Read the complete review

the village where I have has six charity shops and the British Heart Foundation is one of them. I DO try and spend in this shop as my father died of a heart attack and heart disease runs in our family. I also try to donate to Heart Foundation as my first choice although the parking is really bad outside the shop and it means lugging binbags full of good quality items across a busy road. I prefaer it when they pop a bag through the letterbox and then collect on a given day. The British heart foundation shop near us is small, but very clean and well-stocked. There are bags by the till to take home and fill as well as separate ...  Read the complete review

...Support your local British Heart Foundation charity shop - you may need THEIR help and support one day... Almost all of us will be affected by heart disease in one way or another at some point in our lives, be it our own health, or the health of a loved one that suffers. A few years ago my Grandfather suffered a major heart attack, having been on medication for angina for several years. He was told that he would have to undergo a triple heart bypass operation in order to prevent further attacks from occurring. The operation went ahead, and was a great success. Since then my grandfather has been an active supporter of the British Heart Foundation, ...  Read the complete review

good shops - Advantages: high quality goods, very well set out, no rubbish - Disadvantages: cant rummage, higher priced than some charity shops