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title: "Irish Astronomical Association — check charity number NIC105858 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Irish Astronomical Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC105858. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/irish-astronomical-association
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:23:42.036Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Irish Astronomical Association is a registered charity (number NIC105858) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts; culture. Its latest reported income was £5,830 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Irish Astronomical Association?

Registered charity number

NIC105858

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Constitution

Location

Belfast

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£5,830

Website

[irishastro.org](https://irishastro.org/)

## What does Irish Astronomical Association do?

The object of the Association will be to advance the education of the general public in the fields of astronomy and allied sciences.

## What causes is Irish Astronomical Association registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Irish Astronomical Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Irish Astronomical Association 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Visit charity website](https://irishastro.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Irish Astronomical Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Irish Astronomical Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC105858) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Irish Astronomical Association's charity number?

Irish Astronomical Association's charity number is NIC105858. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC105858?

Search NIC105858 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Irish Astronomical Association do?

The object of the Association will be to advance the education of the general public in the fields of astronomy and allied sciences.

Does Irish Astronomical Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Irish Astronomical Association. 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Irish Astronomical Association?

Irish Astronomical Association's website is https://irishastro.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=105858&subId=0).