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Cornwall Blood Bikes

Also known as: Cornwall Freewheelers Emergency Volunteer Service, Cornwall Freewheelers Evs

PROVIDE AN OUT OF HOURS VOLUNTARY SERVICE TRANSPORTING HUMAN BLOOD PRODUCTS AND SPECIMENS, BREAST MILK, MEDICATION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & NOTES BETWEEN NHS ESTABLISHMENTS AT NO COST TO THE NHS; BY MEANS OF CAR OR MOTORCYCLE 7 DAYS PER WEEK & OPERATE 24 HOURS DURING BANK HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. VOLUNTEERS HOLD ADVANCED DRIVING / RIDING CERTIFICATION & UNDERGO RELEVANT TRAINING / INDUCTION / REVIEW.

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDE AN OUT OF HOURS VOLUNTARY SERVICE TRANSPORTING HUMAN BLOOD PRODUCTS AND SPECIMENS, BREAST MILK, MEDICATION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & NOTES BETWEEN NHS ESTABLISHMENTS AT NO COST TO THE NHS; BY MEANS OF CAR OR MOTORCYCLE 7 DAYS PER WEEK & OPERATE 24 HOURS DURING BANK HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. VOLUNTEERS HOLD ADVANCED DRIVING / RIDING CERTIFICATION & UNDERGO RELEVANT TRAINING / INDUCTION / REVIEW.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£176,510
Latest Expenditure
£143,479

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.3%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£176,510
£143,4790 / 80
2023
£187,661
£120,5240 / 80
2022
£120,524
£115,3130 / 64
2021
£108,598
£112,8440 / 65
2020
£108,598
£112,0650 / 62

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Blood Bikes

What does Cornwall Blood Bikes do?

PROVIDE AN OUT OF HOURS VOLUNTARY SERVICE TRANSPORTING HUMAN BLOOD PRODUCTS AND SPECIMENS, BREAST MILK, MEDICATION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & NOTES BETWEEN NHS ESTABLISHMENTS AT NO COST TO THE NHS; BY MEANS OF CAR OR MOTORCYCLE 7 DAYS PER WEEK & OPERATE 24 HOURS DURING BANK HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. VOLUNTEERS HOLD ADVANCED DRIVING / RIDING CERTIFICATION & UNDERGO RELEVANT TRAINING / INDUCTION / REVIEW.

How much income did Cornwall Blood Bikes report in 2024?

Cornwall Blood Bikes reported total income of £177k and reported expenditure of £143k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cornwall Blood Bikes registered as a charity?

Cornwall Blood Bikes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2011 as charity number 1140165. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Cornwall Blood Bikes?

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

Where does Cornwall Blood Bikes operate?

Cornwall Blood Bikes operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Isles Of Scilly.

Is Cornwall Blood Bikes a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwall Blood Bikes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140165.

Details

Address
Gwendra
Newbridge
PENZANCE
Cornwall
TR20 8PH
Registration Date
2 February 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5015272
Charity Number
1140165

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Trustees

Andy Bellamy
Brendan Hale
Edward Taylor
James Hind
Jayne Penlerick
John Penlerick
Mark Kelynack
Paul Thomas
Steve Mason
Sylvia Cookman
Tim Cookman

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cornwall Freewheelers Emergency Volunteer Service
  • Cornwall Freewheelers Evs

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14 May 2026
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