Croydon Astronomical Society (number 1187803) 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 Croydon Astronomical Society do?
We hold public talks on astronomy and related subjects in Central Croydon approximately every two weeks during school term time. We also maintain an observatory located at Kenley, and aim to open this for public outreach each Saturday evening (provided there is a sufficiently dark and clear sky), and also for pre-arranged group visits (eg Scout association) midweek.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Croydon Astronomical Society
Answers Croydon Astronomical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 Croydon Astronomical Society 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
Croydon Astronomical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Cas; Croydon Astro; Croydonastro.org.uk; Kenley Observatory; Norman Fisher Observatory
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What causes is Croydon Astronomical Society registered for?
Education/training
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Is Croydon Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?
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Croydon Astronomical Society's charity number is 1187803. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Croydon Astronomical Society do?
We hold public talks on astronomy and related subjects in Central Croydon approximately every two weeks during school term time. We also maintain an observatory located at Kenley, and aim to open this for public outreach each Saturday evening (provided there is a sufficiently dark and clear sky), and also for pre-arranged group visits (eg Scout association) midweek.
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How can I donate to Croydon Astronomical Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Croydon Astronomical Society?
The register records Croydon Astronomical Society 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 Croydon Astronomical Society's trustees paid?
Croydon Astronomical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Croydon Astronomical Society registered as a charity?
Croydon Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 7 February 2020.