# THE RESPITE ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1086598
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 16, 2001
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1086598


## Contact

- **Address:** Highfield Barn, Lewdown, OKEHAMPTON
- **Postcode:** EX20 4DS
- **Phone:** 01566783383
- **Email:** help@respiteassociation.org
- **Website:** www.respiteassociation.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND POVERTY OF ELDERLY, DISABLED, SICK OR INFIRM PERSONS AND THEIR CARERS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE THOSE IN NEED TO SECURE RESPITE CARE

**Activities:** After 20 years of supporting carers, this Charity updated to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2021 - see Charity Number: 1193232. This Charity remains open on the register to allow for the collection of any residual donations or legacies given under the old registration. A legal transfer document is in place to move any such donations to the new Charity on a regular basis.

**Area of benefit:** UNITEDKINGDOM




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £480 | £500 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1509 | £1550 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1548 | £1800 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £746 | £246 | — | — |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £201931 | £99313 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Hon. Alderman Alexander Michael Bentley** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 6, 2018
- Claire Pond — appointed Aug. 2, 2024
- Joanne Clark — appointed May 20, 2022
- Rosemary Ann England — appointed April 14, 2020
- Valerie Margaret England — appointed April 14, 2020