--- title: "The Axbridge & District Museum Trust — check charity number 1091161 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Axbridge & District Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1091161. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in The Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-axbridge-district-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:56:50.062Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Axbridge & District Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1091161) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £27,934 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Axbridge & District Museum Trust? Registered charity number 1091161 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Square Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,934 Website [www.kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk](http://www.kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk/) ## What does The Axbridge & District Museum Trust do? 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. ## What causes is The Axbridge & District Museum Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Axbridge & District Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Axbridge & District Museum Trust 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-axbridge-district-museum-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Axbridge & District Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Axbridge & District Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1091161) 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 Axbridge & District Museum Trust's charity number? The Axbridge & District Museum Trust's charity number is 1091161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1091161? Search 1091161 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 Axbridge & District Museum Trust do? 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. Does The Axbridge & District Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Axbridge & District Museum Trust. 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 Axbridge & District Museum Trust? The Axbridge & District Museum Trust's website is http://www.kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk — 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/1091161).