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.
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.
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £121,191 | £98,576 | 0 / 118 | |||
| 2024 | £160,908 | £89,219 | 0 / 113 | |||
| 2023 | £108,181 | £54,712 | 0 / 92 | |||
| 2022 | £56,898 | £42,148 | 0 / 72 | |||
| 2021 | £39,198 | £23,145 | 0 / 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
Kingdom House
Brunel Road
NEWTON ABBOT
Devon
TQ12 4PB
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Also Known As
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