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The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of ST John of Jerusalem (The Order of ST John)

Registered charity 235979, on the register since 17 September 1964. The 4,976th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

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.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Education/trainingGeneral Charitable PurposesOther Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

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Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.