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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: 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