St John Ambulance Jersey
First aid organisation based in Jersey
49°11′31″N 2°06′17″W / 49.191928°N 2.104712°W / 49.191928; -2.104712
- Community service
- Emergency medical services
Key people
- Sarah Harman, CEO
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.[2] On the 3 April 2020, the Jersey Ambulance Service took command of St John Ambulance, to help coordinate its emergency first aid efforts.[3] 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.[1] Following the statement, David Le Quesne sponsored the charity and brought its finances to £900,000.[4]
References
- ^ a b Higgins, Krystle (27 October 2019). "St John Ambulance Jersey close to folding, chief warns". jerseyeveningpost.com. Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "About Us". stjohnambulancejersey.com. St John Ambulance Jersey. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Jersey Ambulance Service takes command of St John Ambulance and Normandy Rescue". itv.com. ITV News. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ Higgins, Krystle (29 October 2019). "St John Ambulance 'faces challenge, not emergency'". jerseyeveningpost.com. Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
External links
- Official website
- SJAJ at the Association of Jersey Charities
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