Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Observatory for Cornwall as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1083195Charitable company
Observatory for Cornwall
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Observatory for Cornwall is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Observatory for Cornwall?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
- £418
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
- £3,252
- Registered charity number
- 1083195
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Mount George Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Observatory for Cornwall (number 1083195) 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 Observatory for Cornwall do?
Promoting and developing for the benefit of the public in the administrative area of Cornwall the science of astronomy and related disciplines.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Observatory for Cornwall
Answers Observatory for Cornwall 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Company number
- 04024942 (Companies House)
- Where it says it operates
- Cornwall
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
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 Observatory for Cornwall registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Observatory for Cornwall yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Observatory for Cornwall. 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 Observatory for Cornwall?
- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Is Observatory for Cornwall a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Observatory for Cornwall as a registered charity (number 1083195) 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 Observatory for Cornwall's charity number?
- Observatory for Cornwall's charity number is 1083195. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1083195?
- Search 1083195 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 Observatory for Cornwall do?
- Promoting and developing for the benefit of the public in the administrative area of Cornwall the science of astronomy and related disciplines.
- Does Observatory for Cornwall have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Observatory for Cornwall. 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 Observatory for Cornwall?
- Observatory for Cornwall's website listed in our register data is http://www.observatoryforcornwall.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 Observatory for Cornwall?
- The register does not record Observatory for Cornwall as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Observatory for Cornwall registered as a charity?
- Observatory for Cornwall was entered on the register on 6 November 2000. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04024942).
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.