# MANSFIELD AND SUTTON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY CIO

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1187777
- **Other names:** Sherwood Observatory
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Feb. 5, 2020
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1187777


## Contact

- **Address:** Sherwood Observatory, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield
- **Postcode:** NG17 5LF
- **Phone:** 01623 552276
- **Email:** info@sherwood-observatory.org.uk
- **Website:** www.sherwood-observatory.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

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




## Classification

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



## Geography

- Throughout England





## Trustees

| Name | Role | 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 |




