REGISTERED CHARITh NUMBER: 1163921
rt of the Tnjstees and
Unaudit8d FinanGyal Stat8ments for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
for
Leicestershir8 & Rutland Blood Bike8
Light￿ater Accountants Lirnited
Fairtawns
Sandersfield
Plymtree
Cullompton
D8von
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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& proVIs￿n$ 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.
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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 servi￿9 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.
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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
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Leices
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ndBI
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 De
mber 2025
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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 De￿mber 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 De￿mber 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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