UK Astronomy (number 1190172) 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 UK Astronomy do?
To advance education for the benefit of the public in the theory and practice of astronomy by providing and assisting in the provision of interactive talks, workshops and events and in the provision of advice, guidance and assistance in the practice of astronomy.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for UK Astronomy
Answers UK Astronomy gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 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?
The register records UK Astronomy 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
UK Astronomy's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
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 UK Astronomy registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Astronomy yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score UK Astronomy.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists UK Astronomy as a registered charity (number 1190172) 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 UK Astronomy's charity number?
UK Astronomy's charity number is 1190172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1190172?
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What does UK Astronomy do?
To advance education for the benefit of the public in the theory and practice of astronomy by providing and assisting in the provision of interactive talks, workshops and events and in the provision of advice, guidance and assistance in the practice of astronomy.
Does UK Astronomy have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Astronomy. 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 UK Astronomy?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to UK Astronomy?
The register records UK Astronomy 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.
Are UK Astronomy's trustees paid?
UK Astronomy's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was UK Astronomy registered as a charity?
UK Astronomy was entered on the register on 29 June 2020. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 10276672).