REGISTERED CHARITh NUMBER: 1163921 rt of the Tnjstees and Unaudit8d FinanGyal Stat8ments for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 for Leicestershir8 & Rutland Blood Bike8 Lightater Accountants Lirnited Fairtawns Sandersfield Plymtree Cullompton D8von EX15 2JZ
Leicèstershire & Rudand Blood Bikes Contents of the Financial Stat&rnènts for the Y8ar Ended 31 December 2025 Page Report of the Trustées Independent Examln8rfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sh88t Notes to the Financial Stalèm8nts 8 to 12 Detailad Statement of Financial Actrvities 13 to 14
estershire & Rudand Blood Bikes ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Docèmber 2025 Th8 trustees present their report with the financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The InJsta8s have adopted lh& proVIsn$ of AccountiTJg 2nd Reporting by Charities.. Slatement of Recommended Practice applicable to charalies preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reportlng Stsndanl applicable in the UK and R8publlc of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and alms To relievé sickness and protect health by thg provision of transport of urgently needed blood, drugs, human breast milk and other rnedical requirements between hospitals and blood transfusion banks primarily, but not exclusively, in Leicestershire and Ruuand. PubliG bener The objectives of the charity include the advancement of health and the saving of lives of the general public. Page 1
Leices ershSre & Rutland Blood Bikes ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities 2025 saw a full year's $8rvice for the group, in t&m7s of co118ctsons, dgliveries, presentations and fundraising events. Our 'out of hours,, free of charg8 $8tvice to local hospital teams continued, as has the support to Leiceslershire and Rutland mothers who donated breast milk for use in the care of babies born prematurely the collected milk being takan to the region's Milk Bank at the Bimiingham Women's Hospital. 2025 continued lo see an increasing number of donated breast milk movements from the Bimiingham Milk Bank directly to th8 Leicester Royal Infimiary n80-natal unit. We continue to supp)rt d81iveri8s to the LOROS HospiGe at Glenfield as well as deliveries of blood to the local Air Ambulance team seven evenings p8r week. We also extended our service with the Air Ambulance, transportrng surgical equipment to and from their base. to the Queen's Medical Centre for cleaning and sterilising. In 2025 we added new servi9 including the UHL renal teams, transporting blood sampl88 from iwo of their departments in Loughborough and South Wlgston, to L&icester Royal Infirmary. We also formalised our servrce with the Cellular Pathology team. providing an ad hoc daytime seNicè. This Is a tirnebound service, transporting blood samples for testing, whllst the patients are in theatre. During Ihe year, our ev8nts programme 6xpanded to accommodate additional venues with regular group atlendanca at a wide range of locations and late in the year, we made the decision to add a second gazebo to our ev8nts equipment to enable us to expand our fijndraising acb'vities in 2026. In addition to the evants we continued with th8 délivery of pres&ntalions to various groups and several volunteers joined the team of presenters, strangthening the team and allowing us to expand this our activili8s in this area. Events and presentations are importanl to us, not just for the resulting donations we receive but also as a tremendous way of sharing with the public the messagè ofwhat we do as a volunt8er group and in th8 recruitment of new volunleer5. In parallel we still received various donations from trusts and companies which helped us maintain the solid financial base on which we operate day to day. This rgmains so important as costs continue to increase and our sinc8r8 thanks go lo all those donating to thè charity. We ramain a charity operating on a 100% voluntèèr basi8 - relying on the energ8tic and posltSve input frorn our group memb8rs and those seNing on the committee. Our financial support comes from local companies, groups and the general public of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Our membership of actlve volunteers stood at around 85 people during 2025. The membership and training team continue lo work hard to recruit and onboard new volunt68rs and we also took the opportunity to review our messaging to strengthen our engagement and rectuitment process. We continu8d to struggle with the r6cruilment of new contro118rs, and we are comrnitted lo addressing this throughout 2026. For those new memb8rs joining th8 group, wo run intemal training and induction sessions during throughout th8 year. Page 2
eic8stershire & Rutland Blood ikes ort of the TTUStees for the Yéar Ended 31 December 2025 The Trustees $8e the future of the group as very positive, with the continuation of our current servic6s whilst noling the challenge for an increasing number of group members to have the time to volunteer to the extent they might have done over prèvious years. The trustees also noted the changing dynamics of our service, a$ our region's NHS digitise more processes. which, in the case of matemty, may see a reductlon in the number of runs we are requested to cany out. We havè also seen more of the pathology work switching to their in housg courier s8rvice. as they extend Iheir operating hours. This is a topic belng considered regularly by the committee and how to address it with replacement services. The Trustees are algo mindful of the growing competition for the 'ch8rity pound,, as the cost of Ilving challenges continue to have an impact on people's disposable income. The 8xpe¢tation is that 2026 may present additional challenges to secure th8 same levels of funding through public donations. We musl therefore consider an increased focus on engagement with charttable foundations to supplement our funding streams. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, o deed of trusl. and constitutes a Charttable Incorporated Organisation {CIO) reference number CE004529. Recrultment and appointment of new trustee$ As per CIO Constitution there must be a minimum of three trustees. Since the creation of the CIO, new trustees are appointed for a minimum of three years at a meeting of the chaFity trust88s. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DETAIL5 Rggistered Charty number 1163921 Princlpal address 3 Benenden Way Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2QS Trustse$ O Cufflin EAhmed J Bostock Ms L Spong Independent Examiner Lightwater Accountants Limit8d Faidawns Sandersfield Plymtree Cullompton Devon EX152JZ Page 3
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Inde endent Examiner's Re ort to tha Trustees of Leicgstershire & Rutland Blood Bikes Independent examin8rfs report to the trustees of Lelcestershlre & Rutland Blood Bikes I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Leicestershire & Rutland BlcK)d Bikes {the Trust) for thè year ended 31 Dember 2025. Re5ponslbilities and basis of report As the tharity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Act,). I r8POrt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Secuon 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all appli(2ble Directions given by the Charty Commission under Sectlon 14515}Ibl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with tha examination giving me causg to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not k8pI in respect of Ihe Trust as requir8d by Section 130 of the Act; or th8 accounts do not accord with those records. or the aocounts do not comply with the applicable requirements nceMIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independont examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mrs Katharine Sarah Hardy Lighiwater Accountants Limited Fait1awns Sandersfield Plymtree Cullompton Devon EX15 2JZ Page 5
L8ic8Stershire & Rutland Blood Bikes Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 D6c8mber 2025 31.12.25 Total ftjnds 31.12.24 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted fvnd funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28,559 24,204 62,763 40,147 Other trading activiiies 19,953 19,953 14,562 Total 48,512 24,204 72,716 54,709 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 700 700 Charltablo activities Blood bikes 40,074 8,579 48,653 56,105 Total 40,774 8,579 49,353 56,105 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds 7,738 4,452 15,625 23.363 {1,396) Net movement in funds 12,190 11,173 23,363 {1,396) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 136,171 15,022 151,193 152,589 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 148,361 26,195 174,556 151,193 The notas fomi part of these finanGial statements Page 6
Lelcestershirè & Rutland Blood Bikes Balance Sheet 31 December 2025 31.1225 Total funds 31.12.24 Total funds Unrestricted Restrided fund funds FIXED ASSETS Taroibla assets 46.883 26.195 73,078 39,962 CURRENT ASSETS 4Aqz 7fj51 103,830 Cash at bank 95,231 101,728 101.728 111.481 CREDITORS Amounts falllng due wlthln one year (250) {250) (250> NET CURRENT ASSETS 101,478 101.478 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 148,361 26.195 174.556 151,193 NET ASSETS 148,361 26.195 174.556 151.193 FUNDS Unrestricted fvnds Restricted funds 148,361 136.171 TOTAL FUNDS 174,$56 151,193 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on . and were signed on its behalf by: J Bosto - Trustee The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 7
LeicÈst6rshire & Rutland Blood Bike Notes to the Financial Slat8ments for the Y8ar Ended 31 December 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing ihe fjnancial statgments Tho financial Statements of lh8 charity, which is a public benefit entity undor FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reph)rting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial stat8ments have bèen prepared und8r th8 historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised In the Statement of Flnancial A¢tlvSties once the Gharity has entitlement lo the funds, it is probable that the income will be receiv6d and the amount Can be measured r81iably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognisod as expenditure as soon a8 there Is a legal or constru¢tiV8 obligatlon committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation Can be rneasured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has b8en classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be dlre¢Vy attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis c(Msistent with the use of f8sources. Tangible flxed assets Depreciation is providad at the following annual rates in order to writs off each asset over its estimated useful lrfe. 81ood bikes 20% on cost Taxatlon The charity 18 axempl from tax on its charitable acb'vilies. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordanc8 with the charltabl8 objecllves at the discr8tion of the trustee8. Resthcted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes withln th6 objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when Specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is includ8d in the notes to the financial 8taternents. Page 8 conlinued...
Leicestershire & R and Blood Bikes Notes to the Financial Statemants - conUnLted for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 OTHER TRADING ACTNITIES 31.12.25 31.12.24 Fundraising events Exceptional items 14,414 5,539 8,513 6,049 19,953 14,562 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There w8re no trustees. rpmuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 Decèmber 2024. Trustees, expenses Th6r6 were no trustoes, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 D8cember 2024. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted R8Strtcted fund fvnds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 40,147 40,147 Other trading activities 14,562 14,562 Total 54.709 EXPENDITURE ON Charltable activitles Blood bikes 48,485 7,620 56,105 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 6,224 {7.620J {1.396) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 129,947 22,642 152,589 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 136,171 15,022 151,193 Page 9 continued...
Leicastershire & Rutland Blwd Bikes Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year End 31 December 2025 EXCEPTIONAL ITEM The exceptlonal items represent VAT recovered on purchases, which Is possible becaus8 Ihe charity operates in Ihe medical sector. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Blood bikes COST At 1 January 2025 Additions Disposals 92,631 60,439 152,021) At 31 December 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2025 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal 52,669 9,391 At 31 December 2025 NET BOOK VALUE Al 31 Dember 2025 73,078 At 31 December 2024 39.962 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.25 31.12.24 Olher debtors Prepayments 1,074 6,577 6,497 6,497 7,651 Page 10 continued...
Leicestershire & Rutland Blood Blkes Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued forthe Year Ended 31 Decembèr 2025 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.25 31.12.24 Other creditors 250 250 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers batween funds At 31.12.25 At 1.1.25 Unrestricted funds General fund 136.171 7.738 4.452 148,361 Restrlcted funds Purchase of blood bikas 15,022 15.625 (4,452) 26,195 TOTAL FUNDS 151,193 23,363 174,556 Net movement in fvnds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources Movgrnent resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fvnd 48,512 (40,774) 7,738 Restricted funds Purchase of blood bikes 24,204 18,579) 15,625 TOTAL FUNDS 72,716 49,353) 23,363 Paga11 continued...
Leic8Stershire & Rutland Bl d Bikes Notes to the Financial Statements - continuad for the Year Ended 31 Dece ber 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparatives for movement In funds Net movernent In funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Unre$trlGted funds General fund 129,947 6.224 136,171 Restricted funds Purchase of blood bikes 22,642 (7.620) 15,022 TOTAL FUNDS 152.589 151,193 Compardtive net movement in funds, included In above are as follows: Incoming resources Rosources Movement expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 54,709 {48,485) 6,224 Restricted funds PurGhase of blood blkes (7,6201 {7,620) TOTAL FUNDS 54.709 56,105) 1,396) 10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no relaled paty transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025. Page 12
Leicestershire & Rutland Blood Bi Detailed Slatement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 31.12.25 31.12.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacies Donations and membership Gift aid 49,981 2,782 34,486 5,661 52,763 40,147 Other tradlng actlvltles Fundraising events Exceptional items 14,414 8,513 6.049 19,953 14.562 Total incoming resources 72,716 54,7¢)9 EXPENDITURE Other trading actlvities Fundraising 8v8nt costs 700 Charltable actlvities Blood bikes running costs Administrative 8xpenses Group clothSng 28.356 3,728 1.626 25,786 6,753 1,838 33,710 34,377 Support costs Finance Insurance Depn of blo bikes Loss on sale of tanglble fixed assets 371 9,391 4,931 418 14,760 6,300 14,693 21,478 Governance costs Accountancy fees 250 250 This page does nol form part of th8 Statutory financi25 statsments Page 13
eicestershire & Ruttand Blood Bike Detailed Statement of Fin ncial Activities for the Year Ended 31 D8C8mb8r2025 31.12.25 31.12.24 Total resources expended 49,353 Net Incomellexpenditurel 23,363 1,3961 This page does nol fom part of the statutory financial statements Page 14