The Axbridge & District Museum Trust

Also known as: King Johns Hunting Lodge King Johns Hunting Lodge Museum

The Axbridge & District Museum Trust run the museum known as 'King John's Hunting Lodge' in Axbridge. The Trust lease the building from the National Trust and operate with some membership funding from the National Trust with additional funds from sales, donations and friends.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£27,934

Latest Expenditure

£17,487

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 62.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 62.6%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2023 — Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society (organisation 272553)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£27,934	£17,487	0 / 31
2024	£28,826	£23,596	0 / 25
2023	£14,072	£20,955	0 / 25
2022	£15,991	£17,378	0 / 25
2021	£28,146	£14,158	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Axbridge & District Museum Trust

What does The Axbridge & District Museum Trust do?

How much income did The Axbridge & District Museum Trust report in 2025?

The Axbridge & District Museum Trust reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Axbridge & District Museum Trust registered as a charity?

The Axbridge & District Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2002 as charity number 1091161. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Axbridge & District Museum Trust?

The Axbridge & District Museum Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Axbridge & District Museum Trust operate?

The Axbridge & District Museum Trust operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Axbridge & District Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Axbridge & District Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091161.