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title: "The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society — check charity number 1048807 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1048807. Education/training charity based in Salcombe Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-norman-lockyer-observatory-society
retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:51:00.529Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society is a registered charity (number 1048807) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £34,658 (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 The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society?

Registered charity number

1048807

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Salcombe Hill

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£34,658

Website

[www.normanlockyer.com](http://www.normanlockyer.com/)

## What does The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society do?

The Principal Activity of the Company is to promote, develop and encourage public education in, awareness and study of science, engineering and technology, science education and research and the recreational study of science, especially sciences related to Astronomy and all forms of communication

## What causes is The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Norman Lockyer Observatory 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1048807) 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 The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society's charity number?

The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society's charity number is 1048807. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1048807?

Search 1048807 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 The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society do?

The Principal Activity of the Company is to promote, develop and encourage public education in, awareness and study of science, engineering and technology, science education and research and the recreational study of science, especially sciences related to Astronomy and all forms of communication

Does The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Norman Lockyer Observatory 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 The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society?

The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society's website is http://www.normanlockyer.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/1048807).