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Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society

Also known as: Koas

Astronomy, and in particular public outreach in this area.

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Activities & Mission

Astronomy, and in particular public outreach in this area.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Northumberland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£816,778
Latest Expenditure
£833,234

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £210,606
Charitable Activities £532,511
Other Trading £65,503
Investments £4,703
Other Income £3,455

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £806,448
Raising Funds £26,786
Governance £5,961
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£816,778
£833,234£806,448£437,759£86,87818 / 49
2024
£799,477
£818,277£791,737£454,215£110,81815 / 49
2023
£903,735
£817,422£795,480£473,015£125,70314 / 31
2022
£735,754
£713,492£694,249£386,702£63,07015 / 50
2021
£546,426
£584,338£566,038£364,440£45,67414 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society

What does Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society do?

Astronomy, and in particular public outreach in this area.

How much income did Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society report in 2025?

Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society reported total income of £817k and reported expenditure of £833k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society registered as a charity?

Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2013 as charity number 1153570. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society?

Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Sarah Hindle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society operate?

Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society a registered charity?

Yes — Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153570.

Details

Address
Kielder Observatory
Black Fell
Kielder
Hexham
NE48 1EJ
Registration Date
29 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040498
Charity Number
1153570

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Trustees

Catherine Sarah Hindle Chair
Aston Bowles
Ben Rutherford-Orrock
Cassian Harrison
Charlotte Ann Laidlaw Emmett
Dr Nigel Metcalfe
Leon Fussell
Paul Cooper
Peter Collier Standfield
Philip Hartley
Selina So

Also Known As

  • Koas

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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