St John Ambulance Jersey Explained

St John Ambulance
Abbreviation:SJAJ
Founded Date:circa 1869
Type:Non-governmental, charitable voluntary organisation
Registration Id:AJC76
Location:14-16 Midvale Road, Jersey, JE2 3YR
Origins:St John Ambulance
Key People:
  • Sarah Harman, CEO
Services:

St John Ambulance Jersey, officially the the Commandery of the Baliwick of Jersey of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem is a charitable voluntary first aid organisation based in Jersey. It teaches first aid and communication skills to over 16s, alongside recruiting volunteers to provide first aid at events, respond to emergencies and work alongside police.[1] On the 3 April 2020, the Jersey Ambulance Service took command of St John Ambulance, to help coordinate its emergency first aid efforts.[2] The organisation is affiliated with St John Ambulance England, and is heavily managed from their headquarters. In 2019, the charity faced financial troubles after failing to find a sponsor. The chief executive, Barry Marsden, said the organisation could face bankruptcy in 2021.[3] Following the statement, David Le Quesne sponsored the charity and brought its finances to £900,000.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Us . 22 July 2020 . St John Ambulance Jersey . stjohnambulancejersey.com.
  2. Web site: 3 April 2020 . Jersey Ambulance Service takes command of St John Ambulance and Normandy Rescue . 22 July 2020 . . en . itv.com.
  3. Web site: Higgins . Krystle . 27 October 2019 . St John Ambulance Jersey close to folding, chief warns . 22 July 2020 . Jersey Evening Post. en. jerseyeveningpost.com.
  4. Web site: Higgins . Krystle . 29 October 2019 . St John Ambulance 'faces challenge, not emergency' . 22 July 2020 . . en . jerseyeveningpost.com.