Global Blood Fund (europe)
Also known as: Gbf
Global Blood Fund aims to support blood services in resource constrained countries to better serve their patient populations. It does this through the provision of training, equipment, grants and other services. The charity also works to increase the number of volunteer blood donors and provides industry leadership to improve awareness of global inequities and encourage resource sharing.
Activities & Mission
Global Blood Fund aims to support blood services in resource constrained countries to better serve their patient populations. It does this through the provision of training, equipment, grants and other services. The charity also works to increase the number of volunteer blood donors and provides industry leadership to improve awareness of global inequities and encourage resource sharing.
Grants
Global Blood Fund (europe) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2024)
- £190,012
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £200,925 | £190,012 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2023 | £52,598 | £214,646 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2022 | £132,382 | £209,543 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2021 | £61,630 | £160,338 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2020 | £244,939 | £378,903 | 0 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Global Blood Fund (europe)
What does Global Blood Fund (europe) do?
Global Blood Fund aims to support blood services in resource constrained countries to better serve their patient populations. It does this through the provision of training, equipment, grants and other services. The charity also works to increase the number of volunteer blood donors and provides industry leadership to improve awareness of global inequities and encourage resource sharing.
How much income did Global Blood Fund (europe) report in 2024?
Global Blood Fund (europe) reported total income of £201k and reported expenditure of £190k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Global Blood Fund (europe) registered as a charity?
Global Blood Fund (europe) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2015 as charity number 1162880. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Global Blood Fund (europe)?
Global Blood Fund (europe) is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr JOHN ARMITAGE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Global Blood Fund (europe) operate?
Global Blood Fund (europe) operates across 6 areas, including Cameroon, Kenya, Lebanon and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Global Blood Fund (europe) a registered charity?
Yes — Global Blood Fund (europe) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162880.
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Also Known As
- Gbf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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