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Registered charity · No. 1178943CIOKirkheaton

Huddersfield Astronomy Society

Huddersfield Astronomy Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation, based in Kirkheaton.

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Huddersfield Astronomy Society is a registered charity (number 1178943) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £4,662 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Huddersfield Astronomy Society?

Registered charity number
1178943
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Kirkheaton
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£4,662

What does Huddersfield Astronomy Society do?

We aim promote and advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects, by encouraging the public interest in astronomy and/or circulating current astronomical information and/ or furthering the education and knowledge of the general public and of members, by providing facilities for the active promotion of and participation in observational astronomy.

What causes is Huddersfield Astronomy Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Huddersfield Astronomy Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Huddersfield Astronomy 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 Huddersfield Astronomy Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Huddersfield Astronomy Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178943) 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 Huddersfield Astronomy Society's charity number?
Huddersfield Astronomy Society's charity number is 1178943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178943?
Search 1178943 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 Huddersfield Astronomy Society do?
We aim promote and advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects, by encouraging the public interest in astronomy and/or circulating current astronomical information and/ or furthering the education and knowledge of the general public and of members, by providing facilities for the active promotion of and participation in observational astronomy.
Does Huddersfield Astronomy Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Huddersfield Astronomy 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 Huddersfield Astronomy Society?
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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.