National Justice Museum
Also known as: Museum of Law, Museum of Law Trust Company, The Egalitarian Trust, Galleries of Justice, Help a Nottinghamshire Child, National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (nccl), Nccl Galleries of Justice
To maintain the heritage site of the Shire Hall and its collections for access by the general public to learn about the law and its history. Through Education programmes, deliver citizenship (legal literacy, community involvement, understanding social and moral rights and responsibilities), history, crime prevention, to young people.
Activities & Mission
To maintain the heritage site of the Shire Hall and its collections for access by the general public to learn about the law and its history. Through Education programmes, deliver citizenship (legal literacy, community involvement, understanding social and moral rights and responsibilities), history, crime prevention, to young people.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,848,862 | £1,877,189 | £1,696,521 | £1,614,239 | £315,473 | 73 / 204 |
| 2024 | £1,805,511 | £2,027,949 | £1,846,626 | £1,642,566 | £380,482 | 70 / 56 |
| 2023 | £1,815,151 | £1,753,575 | £1,616,846 | £1,850,716 | £524,051 | 64 / 102 |
| 2022 | £1,513,364 | £1,539,298 | £1,452,375 | £1,368,140 | £478,927 | 66 / 38 |
| 2021 | £1,397,009 | £1,364,263 | £1,346,926 | £1,408,362 | £505,234 | 72 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Justice Museum
What does National Justice Museum do?
To maintain the heritage site of the Shire Hall and its collections for access by the general public to learn about the law and its history. Through Education programmes, deliver citizenship (legal literacy, community involvement, understanding social and moral rights and responsibilities), history, crime prevention, to young people.
How much income did National Justice Museum report in 2025?
National Justice Museum reported total income of £1.85m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Justice Museum?
National Justice Museum has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Justice Museum registered as a charity?
National Justice Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1993 as charity number 1030554. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs National Justice Museum?
National Justice Museum is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL BOWDEN LLB LLM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Justice Museum operate?
National Justice Museum operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Justice Museum a registered charity?
Yes — National Justice Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1030554.
Details
HIGH PAVEMENT
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 1HN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Museum of Law
- Museum of Law Trust Company
- The Egalitarian Trust
- Galleries of Justice
- Help a Nottinghamshire Child
- National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (nccl)
- Nccl Galleries of Justice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated