--- title: "The Respite Association — check charity number 1193232 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Respite Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193232. Disability charity based in Lewdown. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-respite-association-2 retrieved: 2026-08-27T22:03:28.729Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Respite Association is a registered charity (number 1193232) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £197,033 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Respite Association? Registered charity number 1193232 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lewdown Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £197,033 Website [www.respiteassociation.org](http://www.respiteassociation.org/) ## What does The Respite Association do? Since 2001 (we became a CIO in 2021) we have enabled Carers, who are ordinary people doing extraordinary things, to obtain a well earned break by funding an alternative Carer to act in their place whilst they have a break. Breaks can take the form of anything from enabling attendance at an evening class, a weekend break or longer. We also provide free week long seaside holidays. ## What causes is The Respite Association registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Respite Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Respite Association 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-respite-association-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.respiteassociation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Respite Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Respite Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193232) 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 Respite Association's charity number? The Respite Association's charity number is 1193232. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193232? Search 1193232 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 Respite Association do? Since 2001 (we became a CIO in 2021) we have enabled Carers, who are ordinary people doing extraordinary things, to obtain a well earned break by funding an alternative Carer to act in their place whilst they have a break. Breaks can take the form of anything from enabling attendance at an evening class, a weekend break or longer. We also provide free week long seaside holidays. Does The Respite Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Respite Association. 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 Respite Association? The Respite Association's website is http://www.respiteassociation.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/1193232).