# Galloway Forest Astronomical Society

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC035033
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** Dec. 16, 2003
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC035033


## Contact

- **Address:** 21 Glentrool, Newton Stewart
- **Postcode:** DG8 6SY
- **Website:** www.gf-astro.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** 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 | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £356 | £732 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £486 | £616 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £100 | £1467 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £1388 | £844 |  -  |  -  |  |