Is Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 514859) 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society's charity number?

Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society's charity number is 514859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 514859?

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How can I donate to Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society?

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Registered charity · No. 514859

Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-25: £1,102
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-25: £985
Registered charity number: 514859
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Newcastle Upon Tyne
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.newastrosoc.co.uk

Quick answer

Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society (number 514859) 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society do?

To promote the subject of astronomy by holding lectures, observing meetings and events that stimulate discussion and interest in the science.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society

Answers Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 June 1984
Where it says it operates: Newcastle Upon Tyne City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 514859) 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society's charity number?: Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society's charity number is 514859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 514859?: Search 514859 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society do?: To promote the subject of astronomy by holding lectures, observing meetings and events that stimulate discussion and interest in the science.
Does Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society?: Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.newastrosoc.co.uk. 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society?: The register does not record Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society registered as a charity?: Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 19 June 1984.

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.