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Croydon Astronomical Society

Cas, Croydon Astro, Croydonastro.org.uk, Kenley Observatory, Norman Fisher Observatory

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1187803
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 7, 2020
Legal form
CIO
Area of benefit
Local

Address

Address
53 Harrow Road
WARLINGHAM
Surrey
CR6 9EY

Activities

We hold public talks on astronomy and related subjects in Central Croydon approximately every two weeks during school term time. We also maintain an observatory located at Kenley, and aim to open this for public outreach each Saturday evening (provided there is a sufficiently dark and clear sky), and also for pre-arranged group visits (eg Scout association) midweek.

Objects: To Advance Education In The Science Of Astronomy And Related Subjects For The Public Benefit In Croydon And The Surrounding Area By: A) Encouraging A Popular Interest In Astronomy And Allied Subjects;b) Helping Beginners, Irrespective Of Their Age, To Acquire A Knowledge Of Astronomy And Allied Subjects; Andc) Providing Facilities For Practical Work And Active Participation In Astronomical Observation.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Bromley, Croydon, Kent, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Surrey, Sutton, Wandsworth

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £4,738 £2,535
March 31, 2024 £4,099 £3,453
March 31, 2023 £4,743 £2,765
March 31, 2022 £4,707 £2,385
March 31, 2021 £242 £1,355

Trustees

Name Appointed
Stefan Francis Blakemore (Chair) July 8, 2022
Antony Albert Roberts Feb. 7, 2020
Carolyn Raishbrook Feb. 7, 2020
Christopher Jon Entwistle June 14, 2023
Graham Cluer July 15, 2020
Laura Jayne Quayle July 8, 2022
Paul William Stenning Dec. 16, 2020
Roy Easto June 6, 2025