# THE HERSCHEL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 290052
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Aug. 15, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=290052


## Contact

- **Address:** 59 Conway Road, Taplow, MAIDENHEAD, Berkshire, FAS society
- **Postcode:** SL6 0LB
- **Phone:** 01189700862
- **Website:** www.herschel-astrosoc.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.

**Activities:** Promotion of the study of Astronomy.  Talks and events for society members.  Open evenings for the public, school and community groups, etc.  Visits to schools, etc to give information and guidance on observation equipment and its use.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Buckinghamshire
- Slough
- Surrey
- Windsor And Maidenhead



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £127 | £245 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £161 | £191 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £87 | £297 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £121 | £272 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £105 | £201 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **IAN DAVID BRUCE** (Chair)
- BRIAN EDWARD COLTHORPE
- Christopher Law — appointed Sept. 1, 2018