# SHEFFIELD ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1106012
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 23, 2004
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1106012


## Contact

- **Address:** 44 Partridge Flatt Road, Bessacarr, DONCASTER
- **Postcode:** DN4 6SD
- **Phone:** 01302539652
- **Email:** info@sheffieldastro.org.uk
- **Website:** www.sheffieldastro.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION  AND THE PROMOTION OF INTEREST IN THE SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.

**Activities:** The society's function is to bring astronomy education to the general public and provide a regular meeting place for those interested in astronomy and space sciences. Alongside our monthly meetings, our outreach work includes dedicated observing events and talks to schools, youth groups, adult groups and other external groups. All ages and abilities are welcome.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Sheffield City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1793 | £1786 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £1360 | £1788 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £1253 | £2567 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £508 | £551 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £347 | £406 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **ANDREW GILHOOLEY** (Chair) — appointed July 3, 2012
- DARREN SWINDELLS
- DR MARTIN ROBINSON — appointed May 14, 2019
- Dr Colin Duncan Constable Steele — appointed May 28, 2023
- MR GEOFF CHARLTON
- Richard Thompson — appointed May 27, 2025