Fuel our Fleet
Raising for Northumbria Blood Bikes
One of our charity's biggest monthly expense is vehicle fuel costs, especially with the soaring costs of fuel. Over recent years we have introduced several hybrid blood cars to our fleet which has helped but the increase in our fuel bill has meant we have had to find that shortfall via fundraising avenues.
Nobody within our charity is paid and we all volunteer of our time for free so every donation goes directly towards our running costs.
Our volunteers transport a wide variety of items for the NHS such as: blood, samples, patient notes, medical equipment and breast milk for neonatal wards. These are just a few examples and not an extensive list as we will transport whatever the NHS deem to be required for patients they have in their care.
We never know who we are helping but each job we complete might just be the urgent item that is needed to help save someone's life.
If you could donate a small amount you will be helping us to be there for others and we will be able to continue to support people's healthcare journeys.
One day, we might just have the ride of your life.
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About us
Northumbria Blood Bikes
Charity number: 1166689
Northumbria Blood Bikes is a registered charity established by local volunteers to deliver essential blood and urgent medical supplies, out of hours, between hospitals and other healthcare sites in North East England. We cover Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Saving money...
Outside normal office hours, hospitals rely on taxis or couriers to transfer urgent medical supplies or test samples between hospitals and other sites. Blood Bike groups, across the country, offer to carry out this service free of charge, ensuring the limited resources of the NHS can be used where it makes a difference. Northumbria Blood Bikes' funding comes entirely from charitable donations, and the service is provided solely by volunteers, giving their own free time to help others.
Saving lives...
In critical situations, blood or other medical items need to be delivered urgently in order to save a patient's life. Blood bikes, with their distinctive livery and narrow profile, can quickly get through busy traffic to reach their destination. For bulky items, or in extreme weather conditions, we use cars too, to ensure our service is available every day of the year.
