Join our Reuse Revolution; shop and donate preloved this May

Dame Helen Mirren, former Vogue Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Shulman and DJ Gilles Peterson are just some of the celebrities taking on our Reuse Revolution challenge, donating preloved items to us this May.

Fashion model Olivia Arben, TV presenter Gemma Atkinson and Dr Hazel Wallace have also given preloved pieces, which could all soon be hanging in the wardrobes of shoppers across the nation.

Dame Helen Mirren, who is leading a star-studded cast for a theatrical TV show marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, donated a silk blouse, a signed pair of white high heels and a signed CD of the music recorded to celebrate the Jubilee. The shoes originally belonged to Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.

The items will all be listed on our eBay store from Tuesday 3 May, alongside pieces from former Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman and model Olivia Arben. Bids will be open for Alexandra Shulman's navy-blue polka dot Samantha Sung dress and Olivia Arben's Maje dress and two Ralph Lauren dresses.

As well as bidding for celebrity items online, savvy shoppers can also visit their local BHF shop to hunt down preloved items from the celebrity donors including a signed copy of Gemma Atkinson's book, a signed book and records from DJ Gilles Peterson, Olivia Arben's hat and clothes, shoes and books from The Food Medic, Dr Hazel Wallace.

Items have been left in our charity shops across the country, where lucky shoppers can snap them up for bargain prices.

Our Reuse Revolution hopes to raise awareness of the incredible benefits of shopping and donating via its 700 nationwide shops and online eBay and Depop stores - preventing good quality items from going to landfill and saving money while also funding its vital heart research.

Allison Swaine-Hughes, Retail Director at the BHF, said: "What an incredible way to kickstart our Reuse Revolution with the support of so many celebrities donating their pre-loved items. Our savvy shoppers can support the revolution by shopping online via our eBay shop, bidding on some fabulous shoes from Helen Mirren, or searching for a bargain in their local BHF shops. You might just find a signed record or book from one of these famous names.

"Every item sold in our shops goes towards helping fund vital scientific breakthroughs that will help the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases."

Keen lovers of all things preloved can also enter a competition to be in with a chance of winning four stylish second hand pieces from the campaign photo shoot; a bronze, double headed table lamp, an industrial style wooden trolley, a leather handled round mirror and an art deco orange chair with wooden legs. The competition will be available to enter via the Reuse Revolution website from May 1st.

In a year, we save around 71,000 tonnes of goods going to waste and through the reuse and recycling of donated items, helps prevent 135,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere.

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