# BRISTOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 299649
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** July 28, 1988
- **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=299649


## Contact

- **Address:** Manor Cottage, Henton, WELLS, Somerset
- **Postcode:** BA5 1PD
- **Phone:** 01749675774
- **Email:** treasurer@bristolastrosoc.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk/



## Activities

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

**Activities:** Promote awareness of astronomy to the public through meetings, lectures, observing sessions and public outreach projects with schools and other interested parties.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bristol City
- North Somerset
- South Gloucestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £7340 | £6250 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £7508 | £6846 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £6156 | £4139 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £4748 | £2615 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £11060 | £2885 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Ben Commis — appointed Feb. 21, 2025
- DARREN BROWN — appointed Feb. 24, 2023
- David John Bennett — appointed Feb. 21, 2020
- Dr ALLAN ROBERT MCCARTHY
- Dr Michael Dean — appointed Feb. 23, 2024
- Dr Stephen Gerald Price — appointed Feb. 21, 2014
- Jake McMurchie — appointed Feb. 23, 2024
- John Huntley — appointed Feb. 27, 2026
- John William Henn — appointed Feb. 19, 2021
- RICHARD ADAM MANSFIELD
- Richard Michael Bennett — appointed Feb. 27, 2026
- Ryan William Parle — appointed Feb. 19, 2021