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Registered charity · No. 1218390CIOWeybridge

Guildford Astronomical Society

Guildford Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Weybridge.

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Guildford Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 1218390) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Guildford Astronomical Society?

Registered charity number
1218390
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Weybridge

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.

What causes is Guildford Astronomical Society registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Guildford Astronomical Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guildford Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Guildford Astronomical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218390) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is https://www.guildfordas.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.