SHIRE HALL (DORCHESTER) TRUST

About SHIRE HALL (DORCHESTER) TRUST

SHIRE HALL (DORCHESTER) TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1163252). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 62/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), SHIRE HALL (DORCHESTER) TRUST reported a total income of £227,772 and total expenditure of £376,226, a spending ratio of 165% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, SHIRE HALL (DORCHESTER) TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Shire Hall (Dorchester)Trust is an independent charity that operates the Historic Courthouse Museum at Dorset's Shire Hall. Our mission is to make Shire Hall into a place that engages visitors with the history of justice and injustice in Dorset and beyond. It inspires people to make a difference to society, politics, and justice for all. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Latest spending ratio: 165.2% of income spent on charitable work