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kielder observatory astronomical society

The charity supports the general public. Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Hexham and operates in Northumberland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Astronomy, and in particular public outreach in this area.

Fundraising

See where Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£799,477
Latest Expenditure
£818,277

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £109,318
Charitable Activities £681,205
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,394
Other Income £5,560

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £791,737
Raising Funds £26,540
Governance £8,146
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020£597,212£613,470£609,349£402,352£85,03914 / 31

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers