--- title: "Sunderland Astronomical Society — check charity number 1071527 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sunderland Astronomical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1071527. Education/training charity based in Washington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sunderland-astronomical-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:31:22.303Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sunderland Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 1071527) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £5,528 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Sunderland Astronomical Society? Registered charity number 1071527 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Washington Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £5,528 Website [www.sunderlandastro.com](http://www.sunderlandastro.com/) ## What does Sunderland Astronomical Society do? Sunderland AS is run by volunteers who promote the science of astronomy to the people of North East England. We host group visits to our observatory at Washington Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust as well as holding regular open evenings for the general public. ## What causes is Sunderland Astronomical Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunderland Astronomical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sunderland 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sunderland-astronomical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sunderlandastro.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sunderland Astronomical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Sunderland Astronomical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1071527) 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 Sunderland Astronomical Society's charity number? Sunderland Astronomical Society's charity number is 1071527. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1071527? Search 1071527 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 Sunderland Astronomical Society do? Sunderland AS is run by volunteers who promote the science of astronomy to the people of North East England. We host group visits to our observatory at Washington Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust as well as holding regular open evenings for the general public. Does Sunderland Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sunderland 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 Sunderland Astronomical Society? Sunderland Astronomical Society's website is http://www.sunderlandastro.com — 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/1071527).