Thinking about becoming a sperm donor and looking for a clinic near you? This guide lists active UK centres that recruit donors, with addresses, eligibility, compensation and direct links. It also explains the UK legal framework so you know what to expect before you apply.
Focus: information for potential donors. Treatment buying or mail-order services are not reviewed here.
Key facts and quick context
- Eligibility: most clinics accept donors aged 18–45. Final suitability is decided after screening.
- Compensation: up to £45 per clinic visit to cover expenses. Paying beyond expenses is illegal in the UK.
- Identity release: people conceived with your donation can request your identifying information at age 18 if the donation was made under post-2005 rules.
- Family limit: a donor’s sperm can be used to create up to 10 families in UK licensed clinics.
- Time commitment: typically weekly visits over several months, plus medical tests before, during and after donation.
UK sperm banks recruiting donors (A–Z by city or network)
Aberdeen (NHS Scotland)
Aberdeen Fertility Centre (NHS Grampian)
- Address: Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen AB25 2ZL
- Website:nhsgrampian.org … sperm donation
- Donor age: typically 18–45
- Compensation: expenses per HFEA rules (up to £45 per visit)
- Notes: NHS team with dedicated donor contact; recruitment runs via Fertility Scotland channels.
Birmingham
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Sperm Bank
- Address: Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TG
- Website:bwc.nhs.uk/treatment-using-donor-sperm
- Donor age: clinic assessed (commonly 18–45)
- Compensation: up to £45 per clinic visit
- Notes: NHS centre; screening and counselling follow national guidance.
Cambridge
Cambridge IVF (CUH NHS Foundation Trust)
- Address: Kefford House, Maris Lane, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9LG
- Website:cambridge-ivf.nhs.uk … donor services
- Donor age: clinic assessed
- Compensation: expenses per HFEA rules
- Notes: online pre-screening; clear donor information and contacts.
Dundee (NHS Scotland)
Ninewells Hospital – Assisted Conception Unit
- Address: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
- Website:acudundee.org
- Donor age: typically 18–45
- Compensation: expenses per HFEA rules
- Notes: NHS Tayside ACU; contact the clinic to confirm current donor recruitment status.
Edinburgh (NHS Scotland)
Edinburgh Fertility Centre – Edinburgh Egg and Sperm Bank
- Address: Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA
- Website:services.nhslothian.scot … sperm donation
- Donor age: typically 18–45
- Compensation: expenses per HFEA rules
- Notes: NHS Scotland programme; comprehensive screening and counselling.
Glasgow (NHS Scotland)
Glasgow Royal Infirmary – Assisted Conception Service
- Address: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF
- Website:nhsggc.scot/assisted-conception-service
- Donor age: typically 18–45
- Compensation: expenses per HFEA rules
- Notes: NHS clinic; see site for donor campaign and contact routes.
Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Sheffield (network)
Semovo Sperm Bank – donor network
- Locations: Manchester South (Amelia House, 3 Oakwood Square, Cheadle, SK8 3SB) • Manchester City Centre (Pall Mall, 61 King Street, M2 4PD) • Leeds (Thorpe Park Clinic, 4600 Park Approach, LS15 8GB) • Liverpool (Pall Mall, 5 St Paul’s Square, L3 9SJ) • Glasgow (1 Blythswood Square, G2 4AD) • Sheffield (Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, S9 3TL)
- Website:semovo.co.uk/locations
- Donor age: applications accepted up to age 45
- Compensation: up to £45 per clinic visit (expenses)
- Notes: weekly on-site donation during the programme; addresses listed per site.
London
London Sperm Bank (LSB) – London Bridge
- Address: 1 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY
- Website:londonspermbank.com/become-a-donor
- Donor age: clinic assessed (HFEA guidance commonly 18–45)
- Compensation: up to £45 per visit (expenses)
- Notes: dedicated donor pathway; multiple appointments over several months.
NHS Sperm Donation – Whittington Health
- Address: Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF
- Website:spermdonation.nhs.uk
- Donor age: 18–45
- Compensation: expenses up to £45 per visit (current HFEA rate)
- Notes: typical cadence once or twice weekly for 5–10 weeks; NHS screening and counselling included.
CRGH – Centre for Reproductive & Genetic Health
- Address: 230–232 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5QS
- Website:crgh.co.uk/become-a-sperm-donor
- Donor age: 18–45
- Compensation: up to £45 per donation (expenses)
- Notes: sexual health and basic genetic screening included.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life (NHS)
- Address: International Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
- Website:newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk … fertility
- Donor age: clinic assessed
- Compensation: expenses up to £45 per visit
- Notes: NHS donor pathway with clear eligibility and counselling.
Nottingham
Nottingham Sperm Bank (NUH Life)
- Address: NUH Life, A Floor, West Block, Queen’s Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH
- Website:nottinghamspermbank.co.uk
- Donor age: commonly 18–45 (centre assessed)
- Compensation: expenses per HFEA rules (appointments typically weekly)
- Notes: NHS-based donor bank with long-running programme; application and screening usually 6–8 weeks before donation starts.
Sheffield
Jessop Fertility (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals)
- Address: Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield S10 2SF
- Website:jessopfertility.org.uk/sperm-donor
- Donor age: 18–45
- Compensation: expenses in line with HFEA framework
- Notes: outlines full screening panel, counselling and typical 6–9 month donation timeline.
Wider UK networks (apply online; attend your nearest site)
TFP Fertility – donor programme (multiple clinics)
- Website:tfp-fertility.com … sperm donation
- Donor age: 18–45
- Compensation: expenses up to £45 per visit
- Notes: online application; centres include Oxford, Southampton, Belfast and other UK locations. Screening and weekly appointments over about three months.
How donation works
- Initial application and pre-screening with basic eligibility checks.
- Test sample after 2–5 days abstinence; lab checks count, motility and morphology.
- Health history, infection screening and counselling about legal implications.
- Regular on-site donations (often weekly) over several months to build stock.
- Quarantine and final release after follow-up tests; expenses are reimbursed per visit.
Legal and ethical basics in the UK
- Identity release at 18: for donations made under post-2005 rules, donor-conceived people can apply for your name, date of birth and last known address when they turn 18.
- Family limit: your donations may be used for up to 10 families in UK licensed clinics.
- Compensation: expenses only, up to £45 per clinic visit.
- Donate within licensed clinics: safeguards include screening, traceability and counselling.
Practical tips for stronger samples
Keep to scheduled appointments, sleep well, avoid smoking, keep alcohol and caffeine moderate and stay active. These habits support stable semen parameters and reduce delays during screening.
Alternative path outside a traditional sperm bank
RattleStork connects donors and recipients through a privacy-first marketplace. You can filter by personal criteria, agree tailored donor agreements and explore co-parenting options with clear expectations.
Learn more: RattleStork – organise private sperm donation online
Private routes can offer more choice and shorter wait times. Use robust agreements and understand future identity rights for donor-conceived people.
Conclusion
The UK offers a mix of NHS and private donor programmes across England and Scotland, with networks that also cover the North and Central belt. If you are 18–45, healthy and able to commit to weekly visits for a few months, you can make a real difference. Check the centre nearest to you, confirm age and screening requirements, and ensure you are comfortable with identity-release rules and expense-only compensation.