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Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO

Also known as: Sherwood Observatory

Promoting and advancing public education in the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects.

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Activities & Mission

Promoting and advancing public education in the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,489,813
Latest Expenditure
£218,584

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,298,179
Charitable Activities £125,408
Other Trading £28,892
Investments £37,334
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £161,976
Raising Funds £9,908
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £46,700

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (organisation 518183)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,489,813
£218,584£161,976£6,866,023£156,5842 / 40
2024
£4,020,885
£36,540£18,492£4,594,795£121,7920 / 30
2023
£368,034
£142,8880 / 40
2022
£0
£00 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO

What does Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO do?

Promoting and advancing public education in the theory and practice of astronomy and related subjects.

How much income did Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO report in 2025?

Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO reported total income of £2.49m and reported expenditure of £219k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO?

Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO has a program ratio of 6.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO registered as a charity?

Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 2020 as charity number 1187777. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO?

Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Stephen Wallace MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO operate?

Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Mansfield And Sutton Astronomical Society CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187777.

Details

Address
Sherwood Observatory
Coxmoor Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 5LF
Registration Date
5 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5143735
Charity Number
1187777

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Trustees

Dr Stephen Wallace MBE Chair
Brendan Scoular
Christopher John Dakin
Craig Keith Peter Mapleston
Michael Gerard Rhodes Lowe
Michael Gerard Rhodes Lowe
Nigel John Cunnington
Paula Timberlake
Shaun William Pollard
Stephen Arthur Binns

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Leisure

Also Known As

  • Sherwood Observatory

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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