--- title: "The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory — charity SC042329 | CharityCompare" description: "The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory (charity SC042329): income £246k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-scottish-dark-sky-observatory retrieved: 2026-10-10T20:31:26.565Z 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. SC042329Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) SD # The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishdarkskyobservatory.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC042329) Work at The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-scottish-dark-sky-observatory&type=claim&name=The%20Scottish%20Dark%20Sky%20Observatory) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory? Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31 £246,379 Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31 £54,209 Registered charity number SC042329 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) Dumfries And Galloway Website [www.scottishdarkskyobservatory.co.uk](http://www.scottishdarkskyobservatory.co.uk/) Quick answer The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory (number SC042329) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory do? Our charity was was formed to facilitate the advancement of science, education, the arts and environmental protection to be achieved by the construction of a new astronomical observatory to complement the Galloway Forest Park's 'International Dark-Sky Association 'gold tier' Dark Sky Park status (awarded 2009). Our former facility, which opened to the public in January 2013, suffered a devastating fire in June 2021. Since that time we have been focussed on settling our insurance claim, we have purchased a new premises in a much more advantageous location, appointed an architect and formed… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory Answers The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 24 May 2011 Also known as The Dark Sky Observatory Where it says it operates Dumfries And Galloway ## What causes is The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory. 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 The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory? - 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=the-scottish-dark-sky-observatory&type=claim&name=The%20Scottish%20Dark%20Sky%20Observatory) [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishdarkskyobservatory.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory as a registered charity (number SC042329) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory's charity number? The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory's charity number is SC042329. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042329? Search SC042329 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory do? Our charity was was formed to facilitate the advancement of science, education, the arts and environmental protection to be achieved by the construction of a new astronomical observatory to complement the Galloway Forest Park's 'International Dark-Sky Association 'gold tier' Dark Sky Park status (awarded 2009). Our former facility, which opened to the public in January 2013, suffered a devastating fire in June 2021. Since that time we have been focussed on settling our insurance claim, we have purchased a new premises in a much more advantageous location, appointed an architect and formed… Does The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory? The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishdarkskyobservatory.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. When was The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory registered as a charity? The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory was entered on the register on 24 May 2011. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC042329).