A CHARITY shop is ready to take donations of unwanted and preloved items, when it reopens on Monday.

The British Heart Foundation Consett is delighted to be reopening this Monday, and is appealing to the local community to get involved by donating their preloved items to support the charity’s recovery from the Covid crisis.

The Consett shop is thrilled to open on April 12 and, to once again raise funds for life saving research. It is now 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 in Middle Street welcomes items such as clothing, handbags, shoes, books and toys.

As they reopen, BHF shops and stores have measures in place to keep staff, volunteers and customers safe. 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.

Larger donations to BHF home stores, donors can book a free collection online.

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 the items to a local drop off point. Alternatively, shop a wide range of items via the BHF eBay shop.