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Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO

Sherwood Observatory

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1187777
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 5, 2020
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Sherwood Observatory
Coxmoor Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 5LF

Activities

Promoting and advancing public education in the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects.

Objects: The object of the CIO is to advance the education of the public for the public benefit in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and incorporating the arts ), with particular focus on the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects.In furtherance of this object the CIO may:(1) encourage and promote public interest in astronomy, space exploration and related scientific disciplines;(2) provide activities, events, training, lectures, advice, guidance and information relating to astronomy, space science and other STEM subjects;(3) provide facilities and opportunities for participation in astronomical observation, experimentation and practical learning;(4) undertake and promote research in astronomy and related scientific fields, and to publish or otherwise disseminate the useful results of such research;(5) use history, creativity and the application of the arts as tools to engage and educate new audiences in astronomy, space exploration and related STEM disciplines.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £2,489,813 £218,584 £6,866,023 2
March 31, 2024 £4,020,886 £36,540 £4,594,795 -
March 31, 2023 £368,034 £142,888 - -
March 31, 2022 £0 £0 - -
March 31, 2021 £0 £0 - -

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Stephen Wallace MBE (Chair) Aug. 14, 2024
Brendan Scoular Aug. 14, 2024
Christopher John Dakin Aug. 14, 2024
Craig Keith Peter Mapleston Aug. 14, 2024
Michael Gerard Rhodes Lowe Aug. 14, 2024
Michael Gerard Rhodes Lowe Aug. 14, 2024
Nigel John Cunnington Aug. 14, 2024
Paula Timberlake Aug. 14, 2024
Shaun William Pollard Sept. 10, 2025
Stephen Arthur Binns Aug. 14, 2024