Is Solent Amateur Astronomers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Solent Amateur Astronomers as a registered charity (number 1206419) 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers's charity number?

Solent Amateur Astronomers's charity number is 1206419. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1206419?

Search 1206419 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers do?

Solent Amateur Astronomers is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Solent Amateur Astronomers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solent Amateur Astronomers. 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers?

Solent Amateur Astronomers's website listed in our register data is http://www.solentastro.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.

When was Solent Amateur Astronomers registered as a charity?

Solent Amateur Astronomers was entered on the register on 8 January 2024.

Registered charity · No. 1206419CIO

Solent Amateur Astronomers

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Solent Amateur Astronomers is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Solent Amateur Astronomers?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £4,051
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £3,207
Registered charity number: 1206419
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Romsey
Website: www.solentastro.org

Quick answer

Solent Amateur Astronomers (number 1206419) 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.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Solent Amateur Astronomers

Answers Solent Amateur Astronomers gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, 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?

Solent Amateur Astronomers's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 January 2024
Where it says it operates: Hampshire · Southampton 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Solent Amateur Astronomers yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Solent Amateur Astronomers. 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Solent Amateur Astronomers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Solent Amateur Astronomers as a registered charity (number 1206419) 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers's charity number?: Solent Amateur Astronomers's charity number is 1206419. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1206419?: Search 1206419 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers do?: Solent Amateur Astronomers is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details.
Does Solent Amateur Astronomers have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solent Amateur Astronomers. 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 Solent Amateur Astronomers?: Solent Amateur Astronomers's website listed in our register data is http://www.solentastro.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.
Are Solent Amateur Astronomers's trustees paid?: Solent Amateur Astronomers's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Solent Amateur Astronomers registered as a charity?: Solent Amateur Astronomers was entered on the register on 8 January 2024.

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.