The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited
Also known as: The Presteigne Shire Hall Museum Trust Limited, Presteigne Shire Hall Museum Trust, The Judges Lodging
The charity operates The Judge's Lodging Museum, a restored Victorian courthouse and accommodation for visiting judges. It also houses a substantial local history collection. It exists to interpret and preserve these, actively collects related objects and has a range of educational services, displays and events to support them. It also runs the town's Tourist Information Centre.
Activities & Mission
The charity operates The Judge's Lodging Museum, a restored Victorian courthouse and accommodation for visiting judges. It also houses a substantial local history collection. It exists to interpret and preserve these, actively collects related objects and has a range of educational services, displays and events to support them. It also runs the town's Tourist Information Centre.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £103,254 | £105,184 | 0 / 37 | |||
| 2024 | £85,055 | £93,985 | 0 / 34 | |||
| 2023 | £67,445 | £88,053 | 0 / 34 | |||
| 2022 | £79,366 | £81,099 | 0 / 37 | |||
| 2021 | £162,600 | £113,604 | 0 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited
What does The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited do?
The charity operates The Judge's Lodging Museum, a restored Victorian courthouse and accommodation for visiting judges. It also houses a substantial local history collection. It exists to interpret and preserve these, actively collects related objects and has a range of educational services, displays and events to support them. It also runs the town's Tourist Information Centre.
How much income did The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited reported total income of £103k and reported expenditure of £105k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1997 as charity number 1062215. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited?
The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited operate?
The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited operates in Powys, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Judge's Lodging Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062215.
Details
SHIREHALL
BROAD STREET
PRESTEIGNE
LD8 2AD
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Also Known As
- The Presteigne Shire Hall Museum Trust Limited
- Presteigne Shire Hall Museum Trust
- The Judges Lodging
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- 14 May 2026
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