St John Ambulance Jersey 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. On the 3 April 2020, the
Jersey Ambulance Service took command of St John Ambulance, to help coordinate its emergency first aid efforts. The organisation is affiliated with
St John Ambulance England
St John Ambulance is a volunteer-led, charitable non-governmental organisation dedicated to the teaching and practice of first aid and the support of the national emergency response system in England. Along with St John Ambulance Cymru, St Joh ...
, 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.
Following the statement, David Le Quesne sponsored the charity and brought its finances to £900,000.
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St John Ambulance
Organisations based in Jersey
Non-profit organisations based in Jersey
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