--- title: "Blood Bikes Cumbria — check charity number 1159026 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blood Bikes Cumbria a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159026. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Port Road Business Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blood-bikes-cumbria retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:58:13.471Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blood Bikes Cumbria is a registered charity (number 1159026) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £241,555 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Blood Bikes Cumbria? Registered charity number 1159026 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Port Road Business Park Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £241,555 Website [bloodbikescumbria.org.uk](http://bloodbikescumbria.org.uk/) ## What does Blood Bikes Cumbria do? Provides daily out of hours and weekend voluntary free courier service to NHS in north and west Cumbria for collection and delivery of blood ,tissue samples, files and instruments between sites and daily delivery of blood to Great North Air Ambulance at Langwathby. We also have standby cover for emergency urgent courier runs including relay through Cumbria for long distances transfers. ## What causes is Blood Bikes Cumbria registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blood Bikes Cumbria yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blood Bikes Cumbria is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=blood-bikes-cumbria&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bloodbikescumbria.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blood Bikes Cumbria a legitimate charity? Yes. Blood Bikes Cumbria is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159026) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Blood Bikes Cumbria's charity number? Blood Bikes Cumbria's charity number is 1159026. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159026? Search 1159026 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Blood Bikes Cumbria do? Provides daily out of hours and weekend voluntary free courier service to NHS in north and west Cumbria for collection and delivery of blood ,tissue samples, files and instruments between sites and daily delivery of blood to Great North Air Ambulance at Langwathby. We also have standby cover for emergency urgent courier runs including relay through Cumbria for long distances transfers. Does Blood Bikes Cumbria have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blood Bikes Cumbria. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Blood Bikes Cumbria? Blood Bikes Cumbria's website is http://bloodbikescumbria.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159026).