01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC035033
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DG8 6SY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We inform and educate members, schools and the general public about the wonders and science of astronomy and the night sky. We operate in Dumfries and Galloway and neighbouring areas by organising talks and observing sessions.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Objects of the Society are to promote and advance public education in, and enjoyment of, the science of astronomy in Dumfries and Galloway and neighbouring areas, and generally to encourage a popular interest in astronomical study and observation.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £970 | £825 | 0 | 28 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £356 | £732 | 0 | 23 December 2024 |
| 31 August 2023 | £486 | £616 | 0 | 2 February 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £100 | £1,467 | 0 | 12 January 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £1,388 | £844 | 0 | 4 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 21 Glentrool, Newton Stewart
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gf-astro.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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