The West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 508313
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Nov. 4, 2025. Filing history
- Registered
- Jan. 11, 1979
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- The Rosse Observatory
Carleton Community Centre
Carelton
Pontefract
WF8 3RJ
Contact
- Phone
- 07850 086681
- wyas@wyas.org.uk
- Website
wyas.org.uk
Activities
WYAS runs an astronomical observatory that provides pubilc outreach programs for the general public on a voluntary basis. This includes all age groups and people with disabilities. Group visits are encouraged and visits to schools and other organisations can be arranged.
Objects: To Promote And To Advance Public Education In The Science Of Astronomy In The Area Of West Yorkshire.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- What
- Education/training, Disability
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- West Yorkshire
- Local Authority
- City Of Wakefield
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Nov. 4, 20254 days late | £6,849 | £8,061 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Oct. 23, 2024On time | £6,617 | £6,857 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | Oct. 21, 2023On time | £7,358 | £7,069 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | Oct. 13, 2022On time | £661 | £5,620 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | Oct. 13, 2021On time | £14,317 | £16,194 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Amanda Clark | March 26, 2019 |
| Chris Haytack | March 18, 2024 |
| Ian Christopher Evans | March 3, 2023 |
| Mark Redburn | March 2, 2022 |
| Martin Goodway | March 2, 2022 |
| Nicola Louise Goodway | March 3, 2023 |
| Paul Wright | March 26, 2019 |
| Samantha Wright | June 12, 2020 |
| Terry Dobson | March 26, 2019 |
| William Edward Barry Owen | March 3, 2023 |