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Sperm donation in Wales

Wales now has its own dedicated sperm donation clinic. Join us at London Sperm Bank Cardiff — and help families across Wales start theirs.

Apply now — Cardiff clinic

Licensed by the HFEA. The UK’s leading specialist sperm donor bank.

Why Cardiff? Why now?

Families across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and beyond are waiting for a donor — and until now, anyone willing to help had to travel to visit our London clinic to do it. That has now changed.

London Sperm Bank Cardiff is open. Same gold-standard screening. Same expert team. Same life-changing impact — right here in Wales.

If you’ve ever thought about donating, there has never been a better time or a more convenient way to do it.

What you get out of it

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Compensation for your commitment

Every clinic appointment is recognised with a fixed payment of £45, as set by our regulator, the HFEA. It’s a practical benefit that respects your time.

Comprehensive health insights

All donors receive a full health screen: genetic testing, infectious disease checks and a review of your reproductive health — completely free of charge. Many donors tell us it was one of the most useful health checks they’ve ever had.

Help families in Wales and beyond!

There is a genuine shortage of sperm donors in Wales. The families waiting for a donor are real people, in this country, in this community. Your donation can change that.

Professional, confidential process

From your first application to your final donation, everything is handled with complete discretion by a trained, specialist team. You are in good hands at every stage.

What becoming a donor actually looks like

Phase 1 — Screening & approval (4–6 weeks)

  • Semen analysis: we check sperm count, motility and morphology, and perform a test freeze
  • Medical and family history questionnaire
  • Confidential counselling information session with a trained counsellor
  • Genetic and STI screening (blood and urine tests)
  • Doctor’s physical examination
  • Consent completion — you decide how your samples are used

Phase 2 — Donation, screening & quarantine (3–9 months)

  • Regular donation appointments at our Cardiff clinic, at times that suit you
  • Ongoing health monitoring throughout
  • Samples held in quarantine as standard

Phase 3 — File review & clearance (4 weeks)

  • Final review of all screening results
  • Your samples are cleared and made available to patients

Are you eligible?

To donate at London Sperm Bank Cardiff, you’ll need to:

  • Be aged 18–45
  • Be able to attend our Cardiff clinic regularly for the duration of the programme
  • Have the legal right to reside in the UK
  • Be in good general health

Answering yes or no to some of our screening questions won’t necessarily disqualify you — we ask that you’re honest, and we’ll assess your full picture.

Not based in South Wales? We also have a clinic at London Bridge.

Finding us in Cardiff

Address

London Sperm Bank, 15 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BY

Transport

Our Cardiff clinic is easily accessible by public transport. Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations are within easy reach, with frequent trains connecting the city to Bristol, London, Swansea, Newport and other towns across Wales and the South West. With so many bus routes stopping nearby – including 11, 28, 29, 30, 44, 45, 49, 50, 52, 57, 58 and X3 – getting to the clinic is easy, whether you’re travelling from across Cardiff or the surrounding area.

There are several convenient parking options near Windsor Pl, including NCP Cardiff Dumfries Place and NCP Cardiff Greyfriars. Accessible spaces for patients with reduced mobility are available at some locations. We recommend checking availability in advance.

Contact

[email protected]  |  020 7563 4305

What our donors say…

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Everyone was extremely friendly, courteous and professional. It certainly made something that could be awkward and daunting much easier!
I was donating for a fair while and I came to feel really comfortable with my visits. The staff were friendly, got to know me personally, and really helped the process move along smoothly.
The guys who were guiding me throughout the process – from those checking my ID to taking blood samples to explaining all the details and giving the pot for each donation. Everyone very well trained, understanding and professional. Never had any issues.
All information was very clearly explained to me. Staff were also fantastic – very friendly and supportive. The premises were also very clean and calming.
I enjoyed the levels of courteousness, cheerfulness, and professionalism of everyone I interacted with.

Questions we get asked a lot

Do I need to travel to London?
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No. Our Cardiff clinic handles the full sperm donation programme from screening through to clearance. You never need to go to London.
How often would I need to come in?
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Donation frequency varies by individual, but most donors visit roughly once or twice a week during their donation period. This usually lasts around 3 to 6 months depending on your sample quality and storage targets.
Is it confidential?
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Yes. Your identity is protected throughout. Donor-conceived children may access non-identifying information about you at 16, and identifying information at 18 — this is a legal requirement under HFEA regulation, not something specific to LSB. Your implications counselling session will cover this in full.
Will this affect my fertility?
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No. Sperm donation has no impact on your own fertility or long-term health.
How much does it cost me?
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Nothing. All screening, testing and clinic visits are free of charge. You receive £45 per visit as compensation for your time.
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Ready to start?

Becoming a sperm donor is one of the most genuinely impactful things you can do. It takes a small act but can change someone’s life forever.

Cardiff, we need you.

Apply to donate in Cardiff

Questions? Get in touch at [email protected]
or call 020 7563 4305.

London Sperm Bank Cardiff is licensed and regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).