The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Blackdown Hills Trust

Registered charity 1138327 Registered since 2010

Operates: Devon, Somerset

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.

4
trustees on the board
11.3y median 11y
average tenure
15y
longest tenure
3
trustees past 6 years
17.2y
average years in governance
3 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
3
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Environment/conservation/heritage 4Other Charitable Purposes 3Amateur Sport 1Economic/community Development/employment 1

Commercial experience

Dormant 3Retail and trade 1

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  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together

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Contact

WebsiteWWW.theblackdownhillstrust.com
Phone01823660764
AddressBlowiscombe Barn, Clayhidon, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3TL

Finances

£51,321 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£70,093£49,793
2022£70,000£65,000
2023£86,845£102,660
2024£51,322£52,641
2025£51,321£55,704

What it does

What

Environment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

1. TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTIONAND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THEBLACKDOWN HILLS.2. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTIONAND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.3. TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OFSOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR THEPUBLIC AT LARGE OR OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BYREASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ORSOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OFLIFE.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 06/03/2010AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 02/08/2010AS REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 08/09/2010AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 21/06/2011

Trustees (4)

4trustees
75median age
3aged 70+
Succession outlook: 3 of 4 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

The Blackdown Hills Trust · 07181053 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 06/03/2010

4 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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