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Blood Bikes Cumbria

Also known as: Blood Bikes Cumbria & S.w.scotland, Blood Bikes Cumbria& S.w.scotland

Provides daily out of hours and weekend voluntary free courier service to NHS in north and west Cumbria for collection and delivery of blood ,tissue samples, files and instruments between sites and daily delivery of blood to Great North Air Ambulance at Langwathby. We also have standby cover for emergency urgent courier runs including relay through Cumbria for long distances transfers.

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Activities & Mission

Provides daily out of hours and weekend voluntary free courier service to NHS in north and west Cumbria for collection and delivery of blood ,tissue samples, files and instruments between sites and daily delivery of blood to Great North Air Ambulance at Langwathby. We also have standby cover for emergency urgent courier runs including relay through Cumbria for long distances transfers.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£241,555
Latest Expenditure
£356,598

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 147.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 147.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£241,555
£356,5980 / 154
2024
£162,976
£97,4810 / 148
2023
£93,106
£86,9570 / 144
2022
£93,203
£85,5630 / 136
2021
£108,061
£98,9250 / 128

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Frequently asked questions about Blood Bikes Cumbria

What does Blood Bikes Cumbria do?

Provides daily out of hours and weekend voluntary free courier service to NHS in north and west Cumbria for collection and delivery of blood ,tissue samples, files and instruments between sites and daily delivery of blood to Great North Air Ambulance at Langwathby. We also have standby cover for emergency urgent courier runs including relay through Cumbria for long distances transfers.

How much income did Blood Bikes Cumbria report in 2025?

Blood Bikes Cumbria reported total income of £242k and reported expenditure of £357k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blood Bikes Cumbria registered as a charity?

Blood Bikes Cumbria was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2014 as charity number 1159026. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Blood Bikes Cumbria?

Blood Bikes Cumbria is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graeme Thompson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blood Bikes Cumbria operate?

Blood Bikes Cumbria operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blood Bikes Cumbria a registered charity?

Yes — Blood Bikes Cumbria is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159026.

Details

Address
Unit 8A
Port Road Business Park
CARLISLE
CA2 7AF
Registration Date
30 October 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053717
Charity Number
1159026

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Trustees

Graeme Thompson Chair
Alan Dunne
Charles James Payne
Also governs 1 other charity
Chris Wild
Christine Slater
Also governs 1 other charity
David Robson Wilson
DENZIL VERNON ADDISON
Ian Walby
James Ernest White
Mark Anthony Clamp
Ruth Louise Hetherington

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Blood Bikes Cumbria & S.w.scotland
  • Blood Bikes Cumbria& S.w.scotland

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14 May 2026
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