The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Respite Association

Registered charity 1193232 CIO Registered since 2021

Operates: Throughout England And Wales, Scotland

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Board DNA

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5
trustees on the board
4.2y median 5y
average tenure
5y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
6.2y
average years in governance
0 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
0
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 5The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 5The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 4Religious Activities 1

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  • No commercial or business experience on the board
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Contact

Websitewww.respiteassociation.org
Emailhelp@respiteassociation.org
Phone01566783383
AddressHighfield Barn, Lewdown, OKEHAMPTON, EX20 4DS

Finances

£197,033 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£127,629£329,068
2022£108,911£132,414
2023£181,987£137,355
2024£197,033£216,991

What it does

What

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Who

People With Disabilities

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsProvides Services

Charitable objects

THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND POVERTY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, LONG-TERM PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS OR TERMINAL ILLNESSES, AND THEIR CARERS, WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM, BY (A) OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE THOSE IN NEED TO SECURE RESPITE CARE AND (B) PROVIDING RESPITE BREAKS AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR CARERS.

Governing document: CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 25 Jan 2021

Trustees (5)

5trustees
0aged 70+

Connected charities (2)

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