Derbyshire Blood Bikes
Also known as: Riders Assisting the Medical Services (rams)
Urgent Medical Courier service to the NHS for the transportation blood and blood products, diagnostic samples, medication, equipment and donated human milk
Activities & Mission
Urgent Medical Courier service to the NHS for the transportation blood and blood products, diagnostic samples, medication, equipment and donated human milk
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Swadlincote & District Lions Club (cio) (organisation 5160971)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £186,982 | £104,384 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2024 | £91,428 | £79,189 | 0 / 95 | |||
| 2023 | £81,226 | £56,655 | 0 / 95 | |||
| 2022 | £67,838 | £90,393 | 0 / 97 | |||
| 2021 | £74,632 | £60,841 | 0 / 85 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Derbyshire Blood Bikes
What does Derbyshire Blood Bikes do?
Urgent Medical Courier service to the NHS for the transportation blood and blood products, diagnostic samples, medication, equipment and donated human milk
How much income did Derbyshire Blood Bikes report in 2025?
Derbyshire Blood Bikes reported total income of £187k and reported expenditure of £104k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Derbyshire Blood Bikes registered as a charity?
Derbyshire Blood Bikes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2011 as charity number 1143149. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Derbyshire Blood Bikes?
Derbyshire Blood Bikes is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mike Grimmett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Derbyshire Blood Bikes operate?
Derbyshire Blood Bikes operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Derbyshire Blood Bikes a registered charity?
Yes — Derbyshire Blood Bikes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143149.
Details
Woodville
SWADLINCOTE
Derbyshire
DE11 7JS
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Also Known As
- Riders Assisting the Medical Services (rams)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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