I am writing to you and your readers to remind everyone in the local area to donate any unwanted household items to British Heart Foundation (BHF) Furniture & Electrical stores in the South West.

South West BHF Furniture & Electrical stores are a treasure chest full of individual bargains - from sofas, beds and dining tables to wardrobes, TVs and toasters. 100% of the profits raised help fund the BHF’s life-saving research to fight heart disease. I recently selected my favourite pieces from BHF stores and as you can see, there are some really unique and beautiful finds.

BHF Furniture & Electrical stores are always looking for donations, so if you’re thinking of revamping your whole home or you’re just in need of more space, please donate any unwanted items. BHF stores are always looking for sofas, beds, wardrobes and small electrical items like kettles and hairdryers.

After working in the homes business for so long I’ve been on the hunt for home-makeover items more times than most and after visiting many BHF Furniture & Electrical stores, I know they have some amazing items on offer.

It’s also great to think that by donating the unwanted things from your home, you are helping to fight coronary heart disease, the UK’s single biggest killer. When you consider that selling two sofas could fund a young BHF scientist for a day, it really puts it into perspective how much these stores can help those in need.

Join the fight for every heartbeat by donating to your local store today. BHF stores run a free collection service, which you can book online at bhf.org.uk/free or by calling 0800 915 3000.

CAROL SMILLIE, TV Presenter and Homes expert for BHF Furniture & Electrical stores

Editor's note: BHF Furniture & Electrical stores in Gloucestershire are at Cheltenham House, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JQ and at 92-96 Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1SL