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title: "Cardiff Astronomical Society — check charity number 1169953 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cardiff Astronomical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169953. Education/training charity based in Llanharan. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiff-astronomical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:38:18.834Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cardiff Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 1169953) 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 £5,212 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Cardiff Astronomical Society?

Registered charity number

1169953

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Llanharan

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£5,212

Website

[www.cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk](http://www.cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk/)

## What does Cardiff Astronomical Society do?

DELIVER, EACH YEAR, UP TO 20 LECTURES ON ASTRONOMICAL SUBJECTS. PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ASTRONOMICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS. HOLD STAR PARTIES & SOLAR VIEWING EVENTS AT THE SOCIETY'S OBSERVATORY WHERE CAS MEMBERS (AND OFTEN MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) CAN USE THE SOCIETY'S ASTRONOMICAL EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN A WEBSITE & A LIBRARY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION & BOOKS ON ASTRONOMY

## What causes is Cardiff Astronomical Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiff Astronomical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiff 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cardiff Astronomical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169953) 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 Cardiff Astronomical Society's charity number?

Cardiff Astronomical Society's charity number is 1169953. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169953?

Search 1169953 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 Cardiff Astronomical Society do?

DELIVER, EACH YEAR, UP TO 20 LECTURES ON ASTRONOMICAL SUBJECTS. PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ASTRONOMICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS. HOLD STAR PARTIES & SOLAR VIEWING EVENTS AT THE SOCIETY'S OBSERVATORY WHERE CAS MEMBERS (AND OFTEN MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) CAN USE THE SOCIETY'S ASTRONOMICAL EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN A WEBSITE & A LIBRARY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION & BOOKS ON ASTRONOMY

Does Cardiff Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff 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 Cardiff Astronomical Society?

Cardiff Astronomical Society's website is http://www.cardiff-astronomical-society.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/1169953).