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ObjectivesandActiviti es
SORPreference
Summaryofthepurposesof Para1.17 Topromotethescienceofradio astronomy
thecharity as setoutinits and all branchesofradio astronomical
governing document research.
Summary ofthemain
activitiesin relation to those
purposes forthepublic
benefit, in particular, the
activities,projectsor
servicesidentifiedinthe
accounts.
Para1.17 and
1.19
During 2Q22we:
.lntroduceda new moduleto ourproduct
forsale;
oprovidedtechnicalassistance and
supporttostudentphysics projects;
eprovided support and guidance to
various amateurradio astronomers;
.soldvariousradio astronomy modules
and booksto amateurradio
astronomersintheUK and abroad;
.made presentationstovarious
conferences, astronomical societiesand
online groups;
opublished articles ln variousjournalsto
raise awareness and encourage
participation in radio astronomy.
Statement confirming Para1.18 TheTrusteeshave had regard to the
whether thetrusteeshave guidanceissuedbytheCharity
had regard totheguidance Commissiononpublicbenefit.
issuedbytheCharity
Commissiononpublic
benefit
Additional information(optional) Additional information(optional)
Youm
choosetoincludefurtherstatements where
levant about:
SORPreference
Policy on grant making Para1.38
Policy onsocialinvestment Para1.38
includingprogramrelated
investment

chievementsandPer formance
SORP reference
Summaryofthemain
achievementsofthecharitY,
Para1-20 See"Summaryofthemain activities"
above.
identifying the differencethe These achievementshave irrcreased the
charity'sworkhasmade to
thecircumstancesofits
beneficiaries andanYwider
benefitstosocietYasa
knowledgeandunderstandingofthepublic
in physics, electronicsand radio
astronomy.
whole.

FinancialReview
ReviewofthecharitY's
financialpositionattheend
oftheperiod
Para1.21 The Charitywasina healthy financial
positionattheendoftheYearwith
sufficient fundstomeet itsanticipated
administration andother costs for the
foreseeable future.
Statement exPlainingthe Para 1.22 Reserves are notconsiderednecessary
policyforholding reserves
stating whytheYareheld
Amountof reserves held Para 1.22 Nit
Reasonsforholdingzero Para1.22 Not considered necessary
reserves
DetailsoffundmateriallYin Pa,a1.24 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties aboutthe
Para1.23 Thetrustees donotconsider thatthereare
anysuchuncertainties.

Structure,Governance and Man agement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Typeof governing document Para1.25 Constitution
Howisthecharity Para1.25 CharitableIncorpora[q$ Organisation
constituted?
Trusteeselectionmethods Para1.25 Trusteesare selectedbytheexisting
includingdetailsof any trustees
constitutionalprovisionse.g
electiontopost or nameof
anypersonorbody entitled
toappoint one orrnore
trustees

Charity name TheUK Radio Astronomy Association
Other namethe charityuses UKRAA
Registered charity number 1123866
Charity'sprincipaladdress 83 Cornwallis Avenue,Tonbridge,Kent, TN10 4LL