Is Guildford Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Guildford Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1218390) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Guildford Astronomical Society's charity number?

Guildford Astronomical Society's charity number is 1218390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1218390?

Search 1218390 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Guildford Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Guildford Astronomical Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Guildford Astronomical Society?

Guildford Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.guildfordas.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Guildford Astronomical Society registered as a charity?

Guildford Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 10 June 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1218390CIO

Guildford Astronomical Society

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Guildford Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Guildford Astronomical Society?

Registered charity number: 1218390
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Weybridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.guildfordas.org

Quick answer

Guildford Astronomical Society (number 1218390) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Guildford Astronomical Society do?

The Guildford Astronomical Society holds monthly public lectures at Surrey University which are open to everyone. During the darker winter months, we hold regular outreach events, including those supporting the University of Surrey and the Mullard Space Science Laboratory.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Guildford Astronomical Society

Answers Guildford Astronomical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Guildford Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 June 2026
Where it says it operates: Surrey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Guildford Astronomical Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Guildford Astronomical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Guildford Astronomical Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Guildford Astronomical Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guildford Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Guildford Astronomical Society as a registered charity (number 1218390) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Guildford Astronomical Society's charity number?: Guildford Astronomical Society's charity number is 1218390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1218390?: Search 1218390 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Guildford Astronomical Society do?: The Guildford Astronomical Society holds monthly public lectures at Surrey University which are open to everyone. During the darker winter months, we hold regular outreach events, including those supporting the University of Surrey and the Mullard Space Science Laboratory.
Does Guildford Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Guildford Astronomical Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Guildford Astronomical Society?: Guildford Astronomical Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.guildfordas.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Guildford Astronomical Society?: The register does not record Guildford Astronomical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Guildford Astronomical Society registered as a charity?: Guildford Astronomical Society was entered on the register on 10 June 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.