About Us
#WeStanPatzo
Give Blood 4 Good is a Scottish-based awareness charity set up in 2019 in memory of Patrick Smith.
Patrick was extremely passionate about blood donation, so much so that he gave blood as soon as he was able to, on his 17th birthday. Every time Patrick donated since, he would advocate for how important it was to do and would encourage his friends and family members to give blood at every opportunity he had.
Following a blood drive held in his honour, where over 150 people donated blood, we realised that 60% of people who took part had never given blood before, most of whom were young adults and had no intentions to in future. From further research, we found an NHS statistic where 81% of 18-24 year olds in the UK have never donated blood, with 35% of this age group admitting they were scared.
It is clear that education surrounding blood donation needs improving, so that more people make giving blood a regular part of their lives. Give Blood 4 Good was set up to do exactly that; we’re determined to encourage as many young adults across the UK to donate blood as we can, to ensure that everyone who needs a blood transfusion can receive one while leaving behind a bright legacy in Patrick’s memory.
Our Values
RESPECT
We endeavour to create an inclusive environment where everyone who would like to learn more about blood donation feels welcome, as well as show compassion for every person’s experience and perspective.
SUPPORT
We embrace people who have been impacted by blood donations directly and support people on their blood donation journey, ensuring everyone is celebrated for demonstrating a powerful act of kindness.
EMPOWER
We strive to be a source of inspiration for blood donors, through telling their stories and sharing facts about the process (as well as the occasional meme!), empowering people to continue giving blood until they’re no longer able.
IMPACT
We are committed to making a meaningful difference to society through supporting the NHS to ensure that everyone who needs a blood transfusion can receive one. We’re determined to encourage as many young adults across the UK to donate blood as we can, all while leaving behind a bright legacy in Patrick’s memory.
Meet the Give Blood 4 Good team!
Martha Greenbank
Co-Founder
Sasha Davies
BBUS Programme Coordinator
Lauren Spence
Programme Development Officer
Megan Petursdottir
Communications &
Engagement Officer
Haadiyah Siraj
Social Media Coordinator
Leigh McLevy
Compliance Officer
Innes Wilson
Corporate Relations Coordinator
Hannah Fenwick
Fundraising & Events Officer
Kiara Walsh
Finance Coordinator
Meet our Trustees
Hanna Smith
Co-Founder & Trustee
Gavin Smith
Trustee
Stewart McGuffie
Trustee
Paul Bisland
Trustee
Our Impact
Give Blood 4 Good is on a mission to inspire the next generation of blood donors through education, community engagement, and collective action. We believe that young people can lead a cultural shift in how we think about blood donation, turning it from something rare into something routine, generous, and proudly shared.
Every event, school talk, and blood drive we run is a step towards that goal. Together, our community of volunteers, students, and supporters has already helped to save or improve over 15,000 lives.
We’re continuing to grow, expand our programmes, and build partnerships that will help us make an even greater impact across the UK.
Follow the link to read more about our impact and future plans.