British Heart Foundation to close Harrow store
The charity plans to shut 150 outlets nationwide due to rising costs and changing consumer habits.
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The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is to close its Home Store located at 57 St Anne's Road, Harrow, HA1 1JU. This decision forms part of a larger strategy by the charity to shut around 150 of its retail outlets across the United Kingdom. The closures are a direct response to a £3.3m retail loss recorded by the BHF in the 2025-26 financial year.
Reasons for Closure
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The charity has attributed the planned store closures to a combination of increasing operating costs and shifts in customer behaviour. In its recently published annual report and accounts for 2025-26, the BHF stated that it, like many other non-food retailers, has faced challenging trading conditions. The organisation noted that the financial return from its retail operations was not sustainable at its current level.
The BHF announced proposals for these closures on June 4, 2026. The aim is to ensure the charity's retail network remains strong and commercially viable in the long term. The closures are expected to be phased over the next two financial years. The BHF stated that these changes are designed to ensure the continued generation of funds necessary for its lifesaving research.
Retail Estate Overview
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As of March 31, 2026, the BHF operated a retail portfolio comprising 651 shops. This included 470 clothing outlets and 181 home stores. During the 2025-26 financial year, the charity also launched 11 new premises, relocated three stores, and closed 25 others as part of an ongoing optimisation strategy.
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+Why is the British Heart Foundation closing stores?
The British Heart Foundation is closing around 150 stores nationwide due to rising operating costs and changing customer habits. The charity reported a £3.3m retail loss in the 2025-26 financial year, making current retail operations unsustainable.
+Which British Heart Foundation store in Harrow is closing?
The British Heart Foundation Home Store located at 57 St Anne's Road, Harrow, HA1 1JU, is among the approximately 150 stores scheduled for closure across the UK.
+How many stores is the British Heart Foundation closing?
The charity plans to close approximately 150 of its retail outlets nationwide. This decision was announced on June 4, 2026, as part of a strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability of its retail operations.
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