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South West Blood Bikes

Also known as: Devon Blood Bikes

Blood bikers are volunteers who use their advanced motorcycle skills in providing an out of hours service, supporting our NHS partners to transport essential urgent supplies such as Whole Blood, Pathology Samples, Medication, Medical Equipment, Medical Notes and occasionally Donor Breast Milk to the NHS hospitals and hospices throughout Devon and beyond.

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Activities & Mission

Blood bikers are volunteers who use their advanced motorcycle skills in providing an out of hours service, supporting our NHS partners to transport essential urgent supplies such as Whole Blood, Pathology Samples, Medication, Medical Equipment, Medical Notes and occasionally Donor Breast Milk to the NHS hospitals and hospices throughout Devon and beyond.

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
£121,191
Latest Expenditure
£98,576

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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£121,191
£98,5760 / 118
2024
£160,908
£89,2190 / 113
2023
£108,181
£54,7120 / 92
2022
£56,898
£42,1480 / 72
2021
£39,198
£23,1450 / 48

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South West Blood Bikes

What does South West Blood Bikes do?

Blood bikers are volunteers who use their advanced motorcycle skills in providing an out of hours service, supporting our NHS partners to transport essential urgent supplies such as Whole Blood, Pathology Samples, Medication, Medical Equipment, Medical Notes and occasionally Donor Breast Milk to the NHS hospitals and hospices throughout Devon and beyond.

How much income did South West Blood Bikes report in 2025?

South West Blood Bikes reported total income of £121k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South West Blood Bikes registered as a charity?

South West Blood Bikes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2018 as charity number 1180510. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs South West Blood Bikes?

South West Blood Bikes is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John Dower. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South West Blood Bikes operate?

South West Blood Bikes operates across 3 areas: Devon, Plymouth City and Torbay.

Is South West Blood Bikes a registered charity?

Yes — South West Blood Bikes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180510.

Details

Address
Kingdom Business Centre
Kingdom House
Brunel Road
NEWTON ABBOT
Devon
TQ12 4PB
Registration Date
1 November 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5128472
Charity Number
1180510

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Trustees

Stephen John Dower Chair
David Page
Ian Hopkins
Robert Springthorpe
Stefan Miller

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Devon Blood Bikes

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