How your philanthropy helps us

As a charity, we depend on the generosity of our donors and supporters to make our work possible. Your generosity enables St John Ambulance to be there in the moments that matter - empowering more people to act decisively and effectively in a health emergency.

It equips thousands of young people with the skills and confidence to save lives. It builds resilient communities and it helps shape a future where compassion and care are part of everyday life.

By supporting St John, you’re not just funding services - you’re investing in people. You’re backing the next generation of lifesavers.

Together, we save lives now and in the future.

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Why give to St John Ambulance

In 2024, we treated over 45,000 patients across England and supported people at over 8,770 events. Your generous gift will help us to continue to train more volunteers so we can save more lives.

Gifts over £5000 will help us make the greatest impact possible for communities across the country.

Our commitment to you

In recognition of your support, we will provide:

Advice and insight

We’ll help you understand the different areas of our work. You can choose to support the projects that are the most important to you. Some of these include our youth programmes, heritage and museum restoration and curation, and community outreach initiatives.

Dedicated staff member

A member of our philanthropy team will work alongside you to ensure we meet your goals as a supporter. We will also make sure that your level of involvement suits your preferences.

Bespoke updates

We’ll provide bespoke updates on the work you are supporting. You’ll also be the first to hear our latest news through your dedicated staff member.

Exclusive opportunities

You'll have the opportunity to visit the projects you’re supporting, meet our people, and see firsthand the difference your support is making. As a thank you from us, we will also invite you to events where you can meet other like-minded supporters.

We will always make sure that your involvement with the charity suits you and your lifestyle.