--- title: "The South Downs Astronomical Society — charity 273716 | CharityCompare" description: "The South Downs Astronomical Society (charity 273716): income £1,768 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-south-downs-astronomical-society retrieved: 2026-10-10T22:38:47.480Z 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. 273716 SD # The South Downs Astronomical Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The South Downs Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.southdownsas.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=273716&subId=0) Work at The South Downs Astronomical Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-south-downs-astronomical-society&type=claim&name=The%20South%20Downs%20Astronomical%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The South Downs Astronomical Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30 £1,768 Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30 £1,957 Registered charity number 273716 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Chichester Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.southdownsas.org.uk](http://www.southdownsas.org.uk/) Quick answer The South Downs Astronomical Society (number 273716) 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 The South Downs Astronomical Society do? A registered educational charity to promote the public understanding of science and technology and to provide a club for those interested in science and, in particular, astronomy. The members meet up regularly to interchange information on the subject via observing sessions and visiting lecturers. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The South Downs Astronomical Society Answers The South Downs Astronomical Society 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”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records The South Downs Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 14 June 1977 Also known as Sdas Where it says it operates West Sussex ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. 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 The South Downs Astronomical Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The South Downs Astronomical Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The South Downs 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 The South Downs Astronomical Society? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-south-downs-astronomical-society&type=claim&name=The%20South%20Downs%20Astronomical%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.southdownsas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The South Downs Astronomical Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The South Downs Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 273716) 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 The South Downs Astronomical Society's charity number? The South Downs Astronomical Society's charity number is 273716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273716? Search 273716 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 The South Downs Astronomical Society do? A registered educational charity to promote the public understanding of science and technology and to provide a club for those interested in science and, in particular, astronomy. The members meet up regularly to interchange information on the subject via observing sessions and visiting lecturers. Does The South Downs Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The South Downs 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 The South Downs Astronomical Society? The South Downs Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.southdownsas.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 The South Downs Astronomical Society? The register records The South Downs Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. When was The South Downs Astronomical Society registered as a charity? The South Downs Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 14 June 1977. 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=273716&subId=0).