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Galloway Forest Astronomical Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC035033
Status
Active
Registered
Dec. 16, 2003
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
21 Glentrool
Newton Stewart
DG8 6SY

Contact

Website
gf-astro.org
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

We inform and educate members, schools and the general public about the wonders and science of astronomy and the night sky. We operate in Dumfries and Galloway and neighbouring areas by organising talks and observing sessions

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The Objects of the Society are to promote and advance public education in, and enjoyment of, the science of astronomy in Dumfries and Galloway and neighbouring areas, and generally to encourage a popular interest in astronomical study and observation.

Geography

Main operating location
Dumfries And Galloway
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Aug. 31, 2025 £0 £0
Aug. 31, 2024 £356 £732
Aug. 31, 2023 £486 £616
Aug. 31, 2022 £100 £1,467
Aug. 31, 2021 £1,388 £844