The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem
Notable UK charityAlso known as: St John Ambulance, The Priory of England and the Islands
Provide First Aid Training, First Aid Services, Ambulance Services, Youth Services
Activities & Mission
Provide First Aid Training, First Aid Services, Ambulance Services, Youth Services
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £106,900,000 | £108,200,000 | £97,200,000 | £97,000,000 | £97,000,000 | 1418 / 28316 |
| 2023 | £107,900,000 | £124,100,000 | £114,000,000 | £99,500,000 | £11,700,000 | 1726 / 31848 |
| 2022 | £120,100,000 | £120,400,000 | £110,400,000 | £116,100,000 | £29,300,000 | 1684 / 44385 |
| 2021 | £114,100,000 | £106,600,000 | £97,700,000 | £119,800,000 | £33,800,000 | 1517 / 48120 |
| 2020 | £92,300,000 | £99,200,000 | £90,100,000 | £112,300,000 | £31,200,000 | 1414 / 17570 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem
What does The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem do?
Provide First Aid Training, First Aid Services, Ambulance Services, Youth Services
How much income did The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem report in 2024?
The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem reported total income of £106.90m and reported expenditure of £108.20m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem?
The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem registered as a charity?
The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1999 as charity number 1077265. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem?
The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem operate?
The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem a registered charity?
Yes — The Priory Of England And The Islands Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077265.
Details
St John's Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4DA
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St John Ambulance
- The Priory of England and the Islands
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated