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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySt 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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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
ST JOHN AMBULANCE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ST JOHN AMBULANCE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (5)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralLondon Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Operating Officer - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Plans approved to demolish Ipswich ambulance hub for storage site - Ipswich Star
Town pub to host free life-saving first aid course for youngsters - Newark Advertiser
St John Ambulance issues vital anaphylaxis advice to the public - Not Really Here Group
St John Ambulance issues important first aid reminder for summer - Yahoo News UK
St John Ambulance appeals for adult youth team volunteers in Kent - InYourArea
Historic St John Ambulance vehicle returns to the road after restoration - Emergency Services Times
Former St John Ambulance Badger shapes national safeguarding approach - Herald.Wales
Ambulance service partners with St John Ambulance to launch co-responding pilot - Emergency Services Times
St John Ambulance volunteers to respond to 999 calls in Norfolk - EDP24
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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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.