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Registered charity · No. 1156678CIO

Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford

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Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford 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 Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
£3,211
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
£8,212
Registered charity number
1156678
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Paddock Wood
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.crayfordmanorastro.com

Quick answer

Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford (number 1156678) 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 Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford do?

Delivering up to 22 educational professional lectures on astronomy or related subjects; up to 30 informal evenings where members discuss their activities and impart knowledge; providing access to its observatory and use of its astronomical equipment; safe location for observing evenings, weather permitting; public outreach; running educational projects.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford

Answers Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, 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 records Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society
Where it says it operates
Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford as a registered charity (number 1156678) 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 Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford's charity number?
Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford's charity number is 1156678. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1156678?
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What does Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford do?
Delivering up to 22 educational professional lectures on astronomy or related subjects; up to 30 informal evenings where members discuss their activities and impart knowledge; providing access to its observatory and use of its astronomical equipment; safe location for observing evenings, weather permitting; public outreach; running educational projects.
Does Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford. 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 Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford?
Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford's website listed in our register data is http://www.crayfordmanorastro.com. 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 Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford?
The register records Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford's trustees paid?
Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford registered as a charity?
Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford was entered on the register on 14 April 2014.

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.