The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John)
Also known as: The Order of St John
The Order of St John is a major international charity, accredited to the United Nations, whose organisations- together widely known as St John - provide first aid, health care and support services in over 35 countries around the world. The Order's charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St John Establishments worldwide- with volunteers and staff of over 300,000.
Activities & Mission
The Order of St John is a major international charity, accredited to the United Nations, whose organisations- together widely known as St John - provide first aid, health care and support services in over 35 countries around the world. The Order's charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St John Establishments worldwide- with volunteers and staff of over 300,000.
Grants
The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £748,284
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 121). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,506,900 | £2,564,788 | £2,257,083 | £9,843,759 | £882,113 | 12 / 50 |
| 2024 | £2,397,351 | £1,896,825 | £1,771,408 | £9,526,647 | £830,645 | 11 / 50 |
| 2023 | £3,559,513 | £1,528,963 | £1,491,439 | £9,026,121 | £696,164 | 11 / 49 |
| 2022 | £1,883,943 | £1,490,776 | £1,439,657 | £6,852,186 | £397,075 | 8 / 46 |
| 2021 | £1,263,688 | £1,161,131 | £1,079,489 | £6,573,389 | £424,990 | 8 / 29 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John)
What does The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) do?
The Order of St John is a major international charity, accredited to the United Nations, whose organisations- together widely known as St John - provide first aid, health care and support services in over 35 countries around the world. The Order's charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St John Establishments worldwide- with volunteers and staff of over 300,000.
How much income did The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) report in 2025?
The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) reported total income of £2.51m and reported expenditure of £2.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John)?
The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 121 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) registered as a charity?
The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 1964 as charity number 235979. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John)?
The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) operate?
The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) operates across 42 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Barbados and 39 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) a registered charity?
Yes — The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem (the Order Of St John) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235979.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Order of St John
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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