WESSEX ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

Registration #1123856 · Registered

www.wessex-astro.org.uk

contact@wessex-astro.org.uk

Corner Cottage Blandford Road BH21 3HE

65
out of 100
Good Standing

The charity provides advice, education and information on astronomy to members of the society and members of the general public. This is primarily done through the holding of monthly meetings at which guest speakers talk about special subjects and members and visitors can discuss and learn about astronomy. The society also has an observatory which is available for use of members and the public.

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About WESSEX ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

WESSEX ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1123856). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for WESSEX ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, WESSEX ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The charity provides advice, education and information on astronomy to members of the society and members of the general public. This is primarily done through the holding of monthly meetings at which guest speakers talk about special subjects and members and visitors can discuss and learn about astronomy. The society also has an observatory which is available for use of members and the public. Our analysis identified 1 minor governance flag for WESSEX ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY. No critical or high-severity concerns were found. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

Low
Transparency: No financial data available

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health0 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026