--- title: "Altrincham and District Astronomical Society — check charity number 1012350 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Altrincham and District Astronomical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1012350. Education/training charity based in Wilmslow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/altrincham-and-district-astronomical-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:07:46.741Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Altrincham and District Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 1012350) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £834 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Altrincham and District Astronomical Society? Registered charity number 1012350 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wilmslow Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £834 Website [www.altrinchamastro.org.uk](http://www.altrinchamastro.org.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Altrincham and District Astronomical Society 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=altrincham-and-district-astronomical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.altrinchamastro.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Altrincham and District Astronomical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Altrincham and District Astronomical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1012350) 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 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 is http://www.altrinchamastro.org.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/1012350).