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St John Ambulance

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is a disaster relief organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 1999. Annual revenue: $106.9 million. 90% of spending goes directly to programs.

Founded
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.90
Program expenses£0.90 (£97.2 million)
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

St John Ambulance is a registered disaster relief nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 87/100 for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £107M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

St John Ambulance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

St John Ambulance is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, St John Ambulance has £107M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £369K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

St John Ambulance is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £107M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for St John Ambulance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

St John Ambulance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the St John Ambulance profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

St John Ambulance is a disaster relief organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 1999. Annual revenue: $106.9 million. 90% of spending goes directly to programs. St John Ambulance is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United Kingdom: St John Ambulance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £107M is well above the peer average of £369K.

St John Ambulance is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
90% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ST JOHN AMBULANCE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

AS
Ashley Sweetland MBE CStJ
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AS
Ashley S•••••••• M•• C•••
Trustee
CA
Carole A•• L••••••••••••
Trustee
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Rear A•••••• S•••• P••• W••••••• C• C••
Trustee
RE
Revd C•••• D• P••• R••• W•••••••
Trustee
TA
Tanya C•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

London Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Operating Officer - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
May 2026
www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
Plans approved to demolish Ipswich ambulance hub for storage site - Ipswich Star
May 2026
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
Town pub to host free life-saving first aid course for youngsters - Newark Advertiser
May 2026
www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk
St John Ambulance issues vital anaphylaxis advice to the public - Not Really Here Group
May 2026
www.notreallyheremedia.com
St John Ambulance issues important first aid reminder for summer - Yahoo News UK
May 2026
uk.news.yahoo.com
St John Ambulance appeals for adult youth team volunteers in Kent - InYourArea
May 2026
www.inyourarea.co.uk
Historic St John Ambulance vehicle returns to the road after restoration - Emergency Services Times
May 2026
emergencyservicestimes.com
Former St John Ambulance Badger shapes national safeguarding approach - Herald.Wales
May 2026
herald.wales
Ambulance service partners with St John Ambulance to launch co-responding pilot - Emergency Services Times
May 2026
emergencyservicestimes.com
St John Ambulance volunteers to respond to 999 calls in Norfolk - EDP24
Apr 2026
www.edp24.co.uk
Form filed
£106.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£107.9M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£120.1M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£114.1M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£92.3M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
St John Ambulance This page 65 £106.9 million 90%
The Haven Wolverhampton 87 £3.8 million 96%
Low Cost Living Limited 87 £7.8 million 100%
James' Place Charity 87 £3.5 million 85%
Age Uk Birmingham Limited 87 £1.7 million 93%
Lincolnshire Rape Crisis 87 £1.3 million 100%
Fortalice Limited 87 £2.2 million 98%
Carlee Ltd 87 £784,772 99%
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Limited 84 £2.0 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about St John Ambulance

What is St John Ambulance?
St John Ambulance is a disaster relief nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. St John Ambulance is a disaster relief organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 1999. Annual revenue: $106.9 million. 90% of spending goes directly to programs.
When was St John Ambulance founded?
St John Ambulance was founded in 1999.
Where is St John Ambulance located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is St John Ambulance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is St John Ambulance trustworthy?
St John Ambulance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to St John Ambulance tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.