Royal Astronomical Society
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 226545
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Sept. 23, 1963
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- Royal Astronomical Society
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BQ
Contact
- Phone
- 020 7734 4582
- accountant@ras.ac.uk
- Website
ras.ac.uk
Activities
The Society promotes the study of astronomy and geophysics.
Objects: The Encouragement And Promotion Of Astronomy And Geophysics.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- Education/training, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- National
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £5,156,988 | £4,701,437 | £26,970,240 | 25 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £7,082,695 | £5,276,132 | £25,823,874 | 23 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £5,280,990 | £4,733,200 | £23,477,081 | 24 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £5,236,311 | £4,455,397 | £23,646,473 | 24 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £4,845,401 | £4,532,478 | £21,507,367 | 23 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Dr Andrew Young | May 10, 2024 |
| Dr Andy Nowacki | May 8, 2026 |
| Dr Arvind Parmar | May 10, 2024 |
| Dr Chrysa Avdellidou | May 10, 2024 |
| Dr Cyrielle Opitom | May 9, 2025 |
| Dr Emma Elizabeth Kavanagh | May 8, 2026 |
| Dr Iain Hannah | May 10, 2024 |
| Dr Michael Peel | May 9, 2025 |
| Dr Olivia Keenan-Williamson | May 8, 2026 |
| Karen Anne Devoil | May 9, 2025 |
| Prof David Alexander | May 8, 2026 |
| Prof Jorick Vink | May 8, 2026 |
| Prof Mark Lester | May 12, 2017 |
| Prof Peter Gallagher | May 8, 2026 |
| Prof Steven Miller | May 12, 2017 |
| Professor Andrew Curtis | May 12, 2023 |
| Professor James Hammond | May 12, 2023 |
| Professor James Wild | May 9, 2025 |
| Professor Paul Crowther | May 9, 2025 |
| Professor Stephen Eales | May 13, 2022 |