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Rating for THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST

85/100 Clarity Score · 3 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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85/100

Clarity score

Good

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Liverpool · UK-wide · LN6 3LQ Reg 1048355 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST is a registered UK charity (1048355) working in cancer across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST scores 85 out of 100 (3 stars). 100% average program spend (3-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.

Overview

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST has a Clarity Score of 85 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars, Good). Charity Commission registration number 1048355. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Cancer. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £143m, with 100% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 3 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

85/100

3★ · Good

Cause spend

100%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

100/100

Finance beacon

Income

£143m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

3 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

Fundraising efficiency not stated · 0% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 12 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

100% 10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Financial Health metrics for THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

100% 3 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

0% 51% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

100% 100% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Community Support metrics for THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

0% 684 volunteers / 3834 staff · 0/10 pts

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Clarity Score

85/100 total · Good · 3 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

100/100
Accountability & Transparency
83/100
Financial Health
100/100
Financial Efficiency
0/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight12 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Reserves (months of cash)3 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets51% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Program expense ratio100% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratio684 volunteers / 3834 staff · 0/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £143m
Total expenditure £143m
Charitable activities £143m 100%
Governance & admin £108k 0%
100%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £143m spent

  • Charitable activities100%
  • Governance0%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    12 trustees on the Charity Commission register

  • Workforce on register

    3834 employees · 684 volunteers (0:1 volunteer-to-staff)

Fundraising Regulator

Not listed as member

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 1048355

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • Dr Anne de Bono since 2017
  • Timothy John Edward Church since 2018
  • Major James Justin Macnamara TD VR JP since 2019
  • Mark Andrew Everall since 2020
  • James Kneller since 2020
  • Richard Francis Bryden Milligan-Manby since 2020
  • Dr Anton Raymond Borg since 2022
  • Mark Brenninmeyer since 2023
  • Johannes Franciscus Maria Grefte since 2023
  • Dr Rekha Elaswarapu since 2024
  • Christopher George Roffe-Silvester since 2025
  • Richard Andrew Fitzalan-Howard since 2025
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £58600k £117200k £175800k £234400k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £142,611k Spending 2021: £143,408k Cause spend 2021: £143,408k Income 2022: £142,815k Spending 2022: £141,625k Cause spend 2022: £141,625k Income 2023: £146,839k Spending 2023: £151,060k Cause spend 2023: £151,060k Income 2024: £169,115k Spending 2024: £166,898k Cause spend 2024: £166,898k Income 2025: £233,637k Spending 2025: £234,289k Cause spend 2025: £234,289k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
85/100 (3★)
Income
£143m
Cause spend
100% of expenditure
Reg number
1048355
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
3 months
Trustees
12
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST's charity rating? +

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST scores 85 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars — Good). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1048355. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST's Charity Commission registration number? +

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST's registration number is 1048355. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1048355

How much income does THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST receive? +

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST reported £143m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 100% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 0% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 0%.

Are THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST based? +

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST is listed at Liverpool · UK-wide · LN6 3LQ and operates UK-wide, focused on cancer.

How does CharityCompare score THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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