Is Altrincham and District Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Altrincham and District Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1012350) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Altrincham and District Astronomical Society's charity number?

Altrincham and District Astronomical Society's charity number is 1012350. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1012350?

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Does Altrincham and District Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Altrincham and District Astronomical Society?

Altrincham and District Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.altrinchamastro.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Registered charity · No. 1012350

Altrincham and District Astronomical Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Altrincham and District Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Altrincham and District Astronomical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £834
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £1,034
Registered charity number: 1012350
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Wilmslow
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.altrinchamastro.org.uk

Quick answer

Altrincham and District Astronomical Society (number 1012350) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Altrincham and District Astronomical Society do?

The group does astronomy, as well as providing education for both its members and the wider community, e.g. to scout or guide troops, or to external astronomy events.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Altrincham and District Astronomical Society

Answers Altrincham and District Astronomical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Altrincham and District Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 June 1992
Where it says it operates: Trafford · Cheshire East · Cheshire West & Chester

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Altrincham and District Astronomical Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Altrincham and District Astronomical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Altrincham and District Astronomical Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Altrincham and District Astronomical Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Altrincham and District Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Altrincham and District Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1012350) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Altrincham and District Astronomical Society's charity number?: Altrincham and District Astronomical Society's charity number is 1012350. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1012350?: Search 1012350 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 Altrincham and District Astronomical Society do?: The group does astronomy, as well as providing education for both its members and the wider community, e.g. to scout or guide troops, or to external astronomy events.
Does Altrincham and District Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Altrincham and District Astronomical Society. 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 Altrincham and District Astronomical Society?: Altrincham and District Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.altrinchamastro.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Altrincham and District Astronomical Society?: The register does not record Altrincham and District Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Altrincham and District Astronomical Society registered as a charity?: Altrincham and District Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 29 June 1992.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.