Is Blood Buddies a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Blood Buddies as a registered charity (number 1108692) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Blood Buddies's charity number?

Blood Buddies's charity number is 1108692. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1108692?

Search 1108692 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.

Does Blood Buddies have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blood Buddies. 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 Buddies?

Blood Buddies does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Blood Buddies previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Blood Buddies: Reuben & Friends.

When was Blood Buddies registered as a charity?

Blood Buddies was entered on the register on 22 March 2005.

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Blood Buddies

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Blood Buddies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Blood Buddies?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,797
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,801
Registered charity number: 1108692
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moorbottom
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Blood Buddies (number 1108692) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Blood Buddies do?

1) The relief of patients suffering from Pure Red Cell Aplasia2) The provision in the interests of social welfare of recreational facilities for such patients3) The relief in cases of financial distress of the dependents or deceased patients4) The promotion of research into the causes and treatment of Pure Red Cell Aplasia on terms that such research is published

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Blood Buddies

Answers Blood Buddies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Blood Buddies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 March 2005
Also known as: A Vision of Hope
Previous names on the register: Reuben & Friends
Where it says it operates: Bradford City · Calderdale · Kirklees · Leeds City · City of Wakefield

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Blood Buddies registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Blood Buddies yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Blood Buddies. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blood Buddies a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Blood Buddies as a registered charity (number 1108692) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Blood Buddies's charity number?: Blood Buddies's charity number is 1108692. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1108692?: Search 1108692 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 Buddies do?: 1) The relief of patients suffering from Pure Red Cell Aplasia2) The provision in the interests of social welfare of recreational facilities for such patients3) The relief in cases of financial distress of the dependents or deceased patients4) The promotion of research into the causes and treatment of Pure Red Cell Aplasia on terms that such research is published
Does Blood Buddies have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blood Buddies. 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 Buddies?: Blood Buddies does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Blood Buddies?: The register does not record Blood Buddies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Blood Buddies previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Blood Buddies: Reuben & Friends.
When was Blood Buddies registered as a charity?: Blood Buddies was entered on the register on 22 March 2005.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.