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
Contact
- Phone
- 01623552276
- info@sherwood-observatory.org.uk
- Website
sherwood-observatory.org.uk
Activities
Promoting and advancing public education in the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects.
Objects: To promote and advance the interest and education of the public in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), with a focus on the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects, including by:1) encouraging public interest in astronomy, space exploration, and science.2) providing activities, events, training, lectures, advice, education, guidance and information on all matters relating to astronomy and science.3) providing facilities for participation in astronomical observations and experiments.4) undertaking and promoting research on astronomical and other scientific matters.5) using history and the arts to engage new audiences in astronomy and space exploration.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- 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 |