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title: "Royal Astronomical Society — check charity number 226545 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Astronomical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 226545. Education/training charity based in Burlington House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-astronomical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:43.698Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 226545) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,074,384 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Royal Astronomical Society?

Registered charity number

226545

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Burlington House

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£7,074,384

Website

[www.ras.ac.uk](http://www.ras.ac.uk/)

## What does Royal Astronomical Society do?

The Society promotes the study of astronomy and geophysics.

## What causes is Royal Astronomical Society registered for?

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Astronomical Society yet?

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

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Astronomical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 226545) 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 Royal Astronomical Society's charity number?

Royal Astronomical Society's charity number is 226545. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 226545?

Search 226545 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 Royal Astronomical Society do?

The Society promotes the study of astronomy and geophysics.

Does Royal Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal 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 Royal Astronomical Society?

Royal Astronomical Society's website is http://www.ras.ac.uk — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/226545).