Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society
Also known as: Koas
Astronomy, and in particular public outreach in this area.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £799,477 | £818,277 | £791,737 | £454,215 | £110,818 | 15 / 49 |
| 2023 | £903,735 | £817,422 | £795,480 | £473,015 | £125,703 | 14 / 31 |
| 2022 | £735,754 | £713,492 | £694,249 | £386,702 | £63,070 | 15 / 50 |
| 2021 | £546,426 | £584,338 | £566,038 | £364,440 | £45,674 | 14 / 41 |
| 2020 | £597,212 | £613,470 | £609,349 | £402,352 | £85,039 | 14 / 31 |
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 2024?
Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society reported total income of £799k and reported expenditure of £818k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society?
Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Black Fell
Kielder
Hexham
NE48 1EJ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated