Is Wessex Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wessex Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1123856) 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 Wessex Astronomical Society's charity number?

Wessex Astronomical Society's charity number is 1123856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1123856?

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Does Wessex Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wessex 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 Wessex Astronomical Society?

Wessex Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wessex-astro.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.

When was Wessex Astronomical Society registered as a charity?

Wessex Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 23 April 2008.

Registered charity · No. 1123856

Wessex Astronomical Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Wessex Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Wessex Astronomical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £4,140
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £3,563
Registered charity number: 1123856
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Blandford Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.wessex-astro.org.uk

Quick answer

Wessex Astronomical Society (number 1123856) 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 Wessex Astronomical Society do?

The charity provides advice, education and information on astronomy to members of the society and members of the general public. This is primarily done through the holding of monthly meetings at which guest speakers talk about special subjects and members and visitors can discuss and learn about astronomy. The society also has an observatory which is available for use of members and the public.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wessex Astronomical Society

Answers Wessex 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 does not record Wessex Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 April 2008
Where it says it operates: Dorset · Bournemouth · Poole

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 Wessex Astronomical Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wessex Astronomical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wessex 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

What should you check before donating to Wessex Astronomical Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wessex Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wessex Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1123856) 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 Wessex Astronomical Society's charity number?: Wessex Astronomical Society's charity number is 1123856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1123856?: Search 1123856 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 Wessex Astronomical Society do?: The charity provides advice, education and information on astronomy to members of the society and members of the general public. This is primarily done through the holding of monthly meetings at which guest speakers talk about special subjects and members and visitors can discuss and learn about astronomy. The society also has an observatory which is available for use of members and the public.
Does Wessex Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wessex 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 Wessex Astronomical Society?: Wessex Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wessex-astro.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 Wessex Astronomical Society?: The register does not record Wessex Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Wessex Astronomical Society registered as a charity?: Wessex Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 23 April 2008.

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.