THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION

About THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION

THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 210769). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION reported a total income of £143,067 and total expenditure of £144,655, a spending ratio of 101% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION describes its activities as follows: To promote the science of astronomy and all branches of astronomical research. To promote the association of observers, especially the possessors of small telescopes, for mutual help, and their organisation of work of astronomical observation, the circulation of current astronomical information, the encouragement of a popular interest in astronomy. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Latest spending ratio: 101.1% of income spent on charitable work