Blood Bikes Scotland
Blood Bikes Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the saving of lives, based in West Lothian.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Blood Bikes Scotland?
- Registered charity number
- SC049314
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- West Lothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £170,576
- Website
- bloodbikesscotland.org
What does Blood Bikes Scotland do?
BBS was established to provide a free-of-charge, professional, rapid-response medical transport service for NHS Scotland. We deliver blood, blood products, diagnostic test samples, medications, documentation and smaller pieces of NHS equipment, such as surgical instruments and heart monitors between NHS sites or to patient’s homes and care homes in the community. BBS is governed by its Board of Trustees and operated by a Management Committee and over 240 volunteers. We operate a fleet of 15 motorcycles and 6 cars, all of which are owned by the charity.
What causes is Blood Bikes Scotland registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Blood Bikes Scotland yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blood Bikes Scotland 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Blood Bikes Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Blood Bikes Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049314) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Scotland's charity number?
- Blood Bikes Scotland's charity number is SC049314. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC049314?
- Search SC049314 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Blood Bikes Scotland do?
- BBS was established to provide a free-of-charge, professional, rapid-response medical transport service for NHS Scotland. We deliver blood, blood products, diagnostic test samples, medications, documentation and smaller pieces of NHS equipment, such as surgical instruments and heart monitors between NHS sites or to patient’s homes and care homes in the community. BBS is governed by its Board of Trustees and operated by a Management Committee and over 240 volunteers. We operate a fleet of 15 motorcycles and 6 cars, all of which are owned by the charity.
- Does Blood Bikes Scotland have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blood Bikes Scotland. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Blood Bikes Scotland?
- Blood Bikes Scotland's website is https://bloodbikesscotland.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.