--- title: "The Bastion Baton — check charity number 1135897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bastion Baton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1135897. Education/training charity based in Honiton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bastion-baton retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:57:18.973Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bastion Baton is a registered charity (number 1135897) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £8,363 (year ending 2024-10-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Bastion Baton? Registered charity number 1135897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Honiton Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £8,363 Website [www.thebaton.org](http://www.thebaton.org/) ## What does The Bastion Baton do? 1.PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES .2 THE RELIEF OF MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES WHO ARE IN NEED, THROUGH MEASURES INCLUDING A.PROMOTION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THOSE INJURED OR WOUNDED, WHILST SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES.B. PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES WHICH ASSIST MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES.C. RAISE AWARENESS ## What causes is The Bastion Baton registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bastion Baton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bastion Baton is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-bastion-baton&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebaton.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bastion Baton a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bastion Baton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1135897) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Bastion Baton's charity number? The Bastion Baton's charity number is 1135897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1135897? Search 1135897 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Bastion Baton do? 1.PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES .2 THE RELIEF OF MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES WHO ARE IN NEED, THROUGH MEASURES INCLUDING A.PROMOTION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THOSE INJURED OR WOUNDED, WHILST SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES.B. PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES WHICH ASSIST MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES.C. RAISE AWARENESS Does The Bastion Baton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bastion Baton. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Bastion Baton? The Bastion Baton's website is http://www.thebaton.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1135897).