--- title: "Salford Astronomical Society — charity 1197817 | CharityCompare" description: "Salford Astronomical Society (charity 1197817): income £23,315 (2024). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/salford-astronomical-society retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:12:08.849Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1197817CIO SA # Salford Astronomical Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Salford Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://salfordastro.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1197817&subId=0) Work at Salford Astronomical Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=salford-astronomical-society&type=claim&name=Salford%20Astronomical%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Salford Astronomical Society? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £23,315 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £20,709 Registered charity number 1197817 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Chaseley Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [salfordastro.org.uk](http://salfordastro.org.uk/) Quick answer Salford Astronomical Society (number 1197817) 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 Salford Astronomical Society do? Salford Astronomical Society is an open and inclusive society, respectful of the views and beliefs of others, with the aim to be a source of inspiration, knowledge and learning, and to provide a positive benefit for the local community. We strive to develop relationships with other organisations with similar interests and objectives, both locally and further afield. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Salford Astronomical Society Answers Salford Astronomical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Salford Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Salford Astronomical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 7 February 2022 Also known as Salford Astro Where it says it operates Salford City ## 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 Salford Astronomical Society registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Salford Astronomical Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Salford 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Salford 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=salford-astronomical-society&type=claim&name=Salford%20Astronomical%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://salfordastro.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Salford Astronomical Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Salford Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1197817) 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 Salford Astronomical Society's charity number? Salford Astronomical Society's charity number is 1197817. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197817? Search 1197817 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 Salford Astronomical Society do? Salford Astronomical Society is an open and inclusive society, respectful of the views and beliefs of others, with the aim to be a source of inspiration, knowledge and learning, and to provide a positive benefit for the local community. We strive to develop relationships with other organisations with similar interests and objectives, both locally and further afield. Does Salford Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Salford 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 Salford Astronomical Society? Salford Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://salfordastro.org.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 Salford Astronomical Society? The register does not record Salford Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Salford Astronomical Society's trustees paid? Salford Astronomical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Salford Astronomical Society registered as a charity? Salford Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 7 February 2022. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1197817&subId=0).