Donate or Fundraise for Northumbria Blood Bikes
We need your help so we can be there to support the NHS and make a differenece to the lives of patients and their families across the North East. (take a look at last years statistics to see how the money raised allowed us to make a difference
From a monthly donation, to running a marathon, to a gift in your Will, there are so many different ways you can make a difference.
- Take on an active challenge
- Do your own fundraising
- Support us at your celebration
- Donate or fundraise in memory
Take on an active challenge
Be part of the biggest half marathon in the world!
Join Team Blood Bikes
Take part in the Simplyhealth Great North run, the world's biggest half marathon. More than 57,000 runners will take to the streets of newcastle in this iconic event. Join Team Blood Bikes and help raise lifesaving funds that make a difference to the lives of patients and their families across the North East. Find out more on our dedicated Great Nort Run page.
Cyclone festival of Cycling
If cycling is your thing then why not take part in the Cyclone festival of cycling to raise funds for Northumbria Blood Bikes. Find out mor on our dedicated Cyclone page.
Do your own fundraising
If you plan on taking part in an event or hosting your own event to raise money for Northumbria Blood Bikes, the best way to fundraise is to create a Virgin Money Giving account. This has a number of benefits:
- Virgin Money Giving is completely free for fundraisers and donors to use. Charities are better off because it's 100% not-for-profit, so any charges are as low as possible.
- It allows donors to pay quickly and safely using a range of payment methods. Most importantly it means you don't have to go round and collect in the money you have raised after the event, which can prove time consuming.(though you can add offline donations to your virgin money giving page too)
- Having an online fundraising account means you can make use of social media to promote your fundraising and help increase the amount you raise.
- Gift Aid is reclaimed and passed on in full.
- Donations are paid to charities once a week. This means we can start putting the money you raise to good use straight away.
If you will be raising funds offline you can download a sponsor/donation form from our website.
If you have any questions about fundraising you can contact our Fundraising Officer using our contact form.
Want to look the part?
If you are planning on taking part in an event to fundraise for Northumbria Blood Bikes you can purchase a Northumbria Blood Bikes running vest on our online store. The vests cost £12 + £3 shipping. They are a quality items made using the latest printing technquires that ensure they awill last.
Support us at your celebration
Whether you're getting married, celebrating a birthday or commemorating an anniversary, we'd love to be part of your special occasion.
Wedding
Show you want to make a difference by supporting Northumbria Blood Bikes by asking your guests for donations to Northumbria Blood Bikes instead of wedding gifts.
By supporting us on your wedding day you will be helping us make a difference ot the lives of patients and their families across the North East.
Birthday
Make the magic of your birthday last that extra bit longer by supporting Northumbria Blood Bikes on your big day. Pledge your Birthday by asking your friends and family to give a donation to Northumbria Blood Bikes in lieu of your birthday present. Ask for a cheque made payable to Northumbria Blood Bikes to be sent to you in your birthday card, or set up an online Virgin Money Giving page.
Donate or fundraise in memory
Donating or fundraising in memory of someone is a very special and meaningful way to remember them – honouring their life and helping others at the same time. We’re always incredibly touched and grateful to receive these donations.
You can support Northumbria Blood Bikes in memory of someone in different ways:
- Make a donation in their name
- Collect at a funeral or memorial
- Take on a fundraising challenge
How to get your donations to us
Donations can be made electronically to our Virgin Money Giving account. Alternatively you can send a cheque to:
Northumbria Blood Bikes
Northumbria House
Abbey Road
Pity Me
Durham
DH1 5FJ
