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title: "Wycombe Astronomical Society — check charity number 297024 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wycombe Astronomical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297024. Education/training charity based in High Wycombe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wycombe-astronomical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:02:39.414Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wycombe Astronomical Society is a registered charity (number 297024) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £2,630 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Wycombe Astronomical Society?

Registered charity number

297024

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

High Wycombe

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£2,630

Website

[wycombeastro.org](http://wycombeastro.org/)

## What does Wycombe Astronomical Society do?

To advance the education of the public in the various aspects of astronomy.

## What causes is Wycombe Astronomical Society registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wycombe 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 Wycombe Astronomical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wycombe Astronomical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297024) 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 Wycombe Astronomical Society's charity number?

Wycombe Astronomical Society's charity number is 297024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297024?

Search 297024 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 Wycombe Astronomical Society do?

To advance the education of the public in the various aspects of astronomy.

Does Wycombe Astronomical Society have reviews and complaints?

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

Wycombe Astronomical Society's website is http://wycombeastro.org — 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/297024).