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Registered charity · No. 1071527Washington

Sunderland Astronomical Society

Sunderland Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, based in Washington.

Quick answer

Sunderland Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 1071527) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £5,528 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1071527
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Washington
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£5,528

What the charity does

Sunderland AS is run by volunteers who promote the science of astronomy to the people of North East England. We host group visits to our observatory at Washington Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust as well as holding regular open evenings for the general public.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sunderland 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sunderland Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Sunderland Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 1071527) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Sunderland Astronomical Society do?
Sunderland AS is run by volunteers who promote the science of astronomy to the people of North East England. We host group visits to our observatory at Washington Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust as well as holding regular open evenings for the general public.
How can I donate to Sunderland Astronomical Society?
Sunderland Astronomical Society's website is http://www.sunderlandastro.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.