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British Heart Foundation YSMC Charity of the Year for 2026-2027

We are proud to be raising money for the British Heart Foundation after the team at Yorkshire Street Medical Centre nominated and selected them as our Charity of the Year for 2026–2027.
 
Over the next 12 months, we hope you will support us as we help shine a light on the incredible work the BHF does.
 
Local cardiovascular disease statistics from British Heart Foundation state that 13,000 people in Burnley are living with cardiovascular disease. That 60% of maximum capacity of turf moor. 
 
We are still finalising the rest of our fundraising activities, but we are certain there will be plenty of fancy dress — or at the very least, some colourful outfits involved along the way!
 
Thank you again for all your continued support.
 

YSMC 4 BHF Just Giving Page

Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also called heart and circulatory disease, is the general name for conditions that affect your heart or circulation. These include high blood pressure, stroke and vascular dementia.

Cardiovascular disease BHF information

High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood. It can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Find out what the symptoms of high cholesterol are, what causes it and how to lower your cholesterol levels.

High Cholesterol BHF leaflet

High blood pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure is always too high.

High Blood Pressure BHF information

what is blood pressure

Obesity

Excess weight, especially round your waist, can lead to fatty material building up in your arteries (these are the blood vessels that carry blood to your organs). It can also increase your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

 

Obesity information BHF

 

Page last reviewed: 26 May 2026
Page created: 26 May 2026