GREATER MANCHESTER BLOODBIKES

Registered charity 1201009 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GMBB

Greater Manchester Blood Bikes provides an out of hours courier service staffed by unpaid volunteers to NHS hospitals and hospices in the Greater Manchester area transporting Blood, Donor breast milk, samples and other items used for medical or the surgical treatment of patients for Doctors ,Hospitals, Hospices, Laboratories and Chemists free of charge.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £57,088 for the year ended 31 December 2024, increasing its total unrestricted funds to £143,886. The trustees have established a designated reserve policy target of £15,000 to cover operational costs such as fuel and insurance. The charity relies on voluntary donations and has no formal funding from the NHS.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Greater Manchester BloodBikes (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• The Fore — “The Fore is the UK’s only venture philanthropy fund turbo-charging the best small charities and social enterprises.” (source page)
• ABSSAC Ltd — “A dynamic company supplying innovative rotary and linear power transmission equipment, since 1982. We thank them for support and their inno…” (source page)
• Thales — “A global technology and security provider, operating in the aerospace, defense, security, and transportation markets. We thank them for supp…” (source page)
• DF Capital — “A specialist bank providing award-winning commercial finance, retail finance, and savings products to consumers and small businesses.” (source page)
• Smurfit Westrock — “Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations…” (source page)
• ROC Fire and Security — “ROC Fire and Security are a leading Commercial Security Alarm System and Alarm Installation company based near Manchester with expertise in …” (source page)
• TFGM — “Greater Manchester's joined up transport network - getting our people, communities and businesses where they need to be.” (source page)
• Salford University — “We’re incredibly grateful to Salford University for their creativity, professionalism, and shared commitment to public service. Founded in 1…” (source page)
• Severfield — “The largest specialist structural steelwork Group in the UK” (source page)
• Evology — “Transforming everyday journeys, making it easier for you to get from A to B” (source page)
• Ingle Control Systems — “AC/DC Drives, Industrial Networks and Rockwell Specialists. Covering a multitudes of PLC's, HMI's and SCADA systems” (source page)
• Fletchers Solicitors — “One of the UK’s most trusted and respected personal injury law firms” (source page)
• Signs Express Trafford Park — “We’re incredibly grateful to Signs Express Trafford Park for their continued support and belief in what we do. Their work doesn’t just look …” (source page)
• North West Air Ambulance Charity — “Together NWAA and GMBB share something invaluable, a commitment to saving lives across the region. Together, we form a seamless chain of car…” (source page)
• The New Moston Club — “We are very grateful for the ongoing support and continued use of their facility for the Greater Manchester Blood Bikes charity.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

• Russ Harrisonchair
• Alice Elisabeth Burton
• Andrew Wootton
• David Parsons · trustee of 1 other charity
• Ged Goodier
• Ian O'Neill
• Margaret Bridget McKeown
• Robin Barrie Green

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bolton · Bury · Manchester City · Oldham · Rochdale · Salford City · Stockport · Tameside · Trafford · Wigan

Income and spending

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