The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Bastion Baton

Registered charity 1135897 Registered since 2010

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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6
trustees on the board
8.6y median 8y
average tenure
14y
longest tenure
4
trustees past 6 years
7.1y
average years in governance
6 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
0
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 6Education/training 6The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 6

Gaps to watch

  • No commercial or business experience on the board
  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together
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Contact

Websitewww.thebaton.org
Emailinfo@thebaton.co.uk
Phone0140442819
Address22 OAKLEA, HONITON, EX14 1XH

Finances

£8,363 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£7,506£18,237
2021£135,616£89,335
2022£124,892£172,261
2023£113,334£82,168
2024£8,363£15,083

What it does

What

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityArmed Forces/emergency Service EfficiencyOther Charitable Purposes

Who

Children/young PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesOther Defined Groups

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

THE OBJECTS ARE1) TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN AND2) THE RELIEF OF MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN, AND THEIR DEPENDANTS, WHO ARE IN NEED THROUGH MEASURES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:A) THE PROMOTION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN WOUNDED OR INJURED, PHYSICALLY OR PSYCHOLOGICALLY, WHILST SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES;B) THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES WHICH ASSIST MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, AND THEIR DEPENDANTS; ANDC) THE RAISING OF AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE DEEDS, SACRIFICES, AND ROLE OF THE ARMED FORCES.

Governing document: TRUST DEED 18 FEB 2010 AND SUPPLEMENTAL DEED 10 MAY 2010

Trustees (6)

6trustees
0aged 70+

Connected charities (0)

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