--- title: "Galloway Forest Astronomical Society — charity SC035033" description: "Galloway Forest Astronomical Society (charity SC035033). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galloway-forest-astronomical-society retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:48.794Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galloway Forest Astronomical Society is listed as a registered charity (number SC035033) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £970 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Galloway Forest Astronomical Society? Registered charity number SC035033 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £970 Website [www.gf-astro.org](http://www.gf-astro.org/) ## What does Galloway Forest Astronomical Society do? We inform and educate members, schools and the general public about the wonders and science of astronomy and the night sky. We operate in Dumfries and Galloway and neighbouring areas by organising talks and observing sessions. ## What causes is Galloway Forest Astronomical Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway Forest Astronomical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galloway Forest 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Galloway Forest Astronomical Society? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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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 Galloway Forest Astronomical Society's charity number? Galloway Forest Astronomical Society's charity number is SC035033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC035033? Search SC035033 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Galloway Forest Astronomical Society do? We inform and educate members, schools and the general public about the wonders and science of astronomy and the night sky. We operate in Dumfries and Galloway and neighbouring areas by organising talks and observing sessions. Does Galloway Forest Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Forest Astronomical Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Galloway Forest Astronomical Society? Galloway Forest Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.gf-astro.org. 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC035033).