This week, award-winning designer and judge of BBC’s The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, has donated 450 pieces from his clothing brand Community Clothing. The pieces, which come locally from the brands Blackburn factory, will go on sale
at British Heart Foundation’s Chorlton and Manchester Picadilly sites on Saturday 14th June, helping fund lifesaving research for the 7.6 million people living with cardiovascular diseases in the UK.

Founded by Patrick Grant, Community Clothing’s mission is to support local communities, sustain British textile manufacturing, and promote ethical fashion. Committed to sustainability, the brand prioritises natural fibres like wool, linen, and cotton from
responsibly managed sources and designs clothing to last, reducing waste and encouraging more mindful consumption.

As the UK’s largest charity retailer, British Heart Foundation is committed to promoting reuse and sustainability, encouraging the public to join its Reuse Revolution by preventing quality items from going to waste and giving them a second life. Community Clothing’s
generous donation directly supports this mission, offering shoppers the chance to discover premium UK-made fashion while helping to fund groundbreaking research that transforms lives.

Speaking of the donation, Patrick Grant, founder of Community Clothing, said:
“I’m delighted to be donating a whole range of pieces from Community Clothing to the British Heart Foundation. I’ve loved charity shops ever since I was a kid, and I used to visit the BHF shop on Morningside Road in Edinburgh often – so this feels like a
lovely full-circle moment. These pieces were made with care in our Blackburn factory, and when people buy from Community Clothing, they’re directly supporting skilled jobs in local communities. By picking up these brand-new pieces through the BHF, you’re doing
exactly that, while also helping to fund British Heart Foundation’s amazing work. It’s a perfect example of how community, craftsmanship, and compassion can come together to make a real difference.”

Allison Swaine Hughes, Retail Director at BHF, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Patrick Grant and the Community Clothing team for choosing to support us with this generous donation. Their commitment to sustainability and local craftsmanship perfectly
aligns with our values, and we’re proud to showcase their high-quality clothing in our shops. Not only will our customers be able to pick up beautifully made pieces crafted just miles away, but every purchase will also help fund lifesaving research, proving
that shopping sustainably can truly make a difference.”

The donated Community Clothing pieces will be available in BHF’s Chorlton and Manchester Piccadilly shops starting this Saturday (14th June). Customers can expect to see a range of pieces, including jumpers, jeans, shirts, chinos and dresses.