Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
York Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, other charitable purposes.
York Astronomical Society (number 1174488) 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 York Astronomical Society do?
Advancing public education and interest in the science of astronomy and its related sciences in the Yorkshire region.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for York Astronomical Society
Answers York Astronomical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 York 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
York Astronomical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Yas
Where it says it operates
North Yorkshire · East Riding of Yorkshire · City of York
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: 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 York Astronomical Society registered for?
General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for York Astronomical Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score York Astronomical Society.
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Is York Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists York Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1174488) 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 York Astronomical Society's charity number?
York Astronomical Society's charity number is 1174488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1174488?
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What does York Astronomical Society do?
Advancing public education and interest in the science of astronomy and its related sciences in the Yorkshire region.
Does York Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to York Astronomical Society?
York Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.yorkastro.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 York Astronomical Society?
The register records York 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.
Are York Astronomical Society's trustees paid?
York Astronomical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was York Astronomical Society registered as a charity?
York Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 4 September 2017.