01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC037209
- 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
- IV2 5JH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Highlands Astronomical Society aims to promote and extend awareness of, and interest in , all branches of astronomy and cosmology. We host educational, practical and social activities in the highlands of Scotland within a friendly and stimulating environment , accessible to all ages and levels of knowledge. The Society seeks to achieve its aims through a varied programme of meetings, activities and events, including talks and presentations by members and external speakers, reviewing member's astro photographs, taking part in science festivals and social events. Our official observing sessions had to be put on hold for a while due to liability issues, but the observatory will reopen soon after some repairs.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance education and extend awareness of, and interest in, all branches of astronomy and cosmology in the Highlands of Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £3,449 | £2,497 | 0 | 27 May 2026 |
| 28 February 2025 | £3,155 | £3,664 | 0 | 6 July 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £3,337 | £2,333 | 0 | 9 July 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £2,277 | £2,777 | 0 | 13 November 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £3,457 | £1,446 | 0 | 15 March 2023 |
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 , Woodlands Brae, Westhill, Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.spacegazer.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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