THE British Heart Foundation [BHF] is appealing to the community of Wrexham to donate their preloved items to support the charity’s recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

The Wrexham shop sadly had to close close its doors for several months throughout 2020 and into this year, due to the pandemic but is thrilled to be back up and running after non-essential retail was given the green light to get back to business from April 12.

Donations and sales help fund the BHF’s life saving research into heart and circulatory diseases which cause around 25 deaths each day in Wales.

The shop is urgently asking the local community to support it by simply donating good quality items that they have been clearing out while at home.

The shop on Egerton Road welcomes items such as clothing, handbags, shoes, books and toys.

Every item sold will be turned into funds for research that could help transform the lives of those in the local area living with heart and circulatory diseases.

Area Manager Jacqui Webb said: “We’re so pleased to be back open in Wrexham and to see everyone who’s visited so far this week.

“There are measures in place to keep staff, volunteers and customers safe in the shop. This includes social distancing on the shop floor, protective equipment for staff and volunteers and screens at till points.

“Customers can donate items at Covid-secure donation points set up at BHF shop entrances. If you’re having a spring clear out, please consider donating your preloved items to BHF Cymru.”

The coronavirus crisis has had a devastating impact on the BHF’s income, leading to research funding being cut in half and the delay of important scientific breakthroughs.

The charity is now urging the local community to support their nearest shop by donating items they’ve decluttered while at home.

Every pound raised in BHF shops helps the charity to support those living with heart and circulatory diseases.

For larger donations to BHF home stores, donors can book a free collection service online or by calling their local shop.

All pick-ups are Covid-secure in line with Government social distancing guidelines.

For those not ready to hit the high-street, the charity’s postal donation service is also available for smaller, quality items – simply print off a label and take your items to your local drop off point.

Alternatively, shop a wide range of items via the BHF eBay shop.