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the norman lockyer observatory society

The charity supports the general public. The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Sidmouth and operates in Devon, Dorset, and Somerset.


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

The Principal Activity of the Company is to promote, develop and encourage public education in, awareness and study of science, engineering and technology, science education and research and the recreational study of science, especially sciences related to Astronomy and all forms of communication

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£34,658
Latest Expenditure
£49,246

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 142.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 142.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£34,658£49,2460 / 88
2024£28,055£31,5520 / 65
2023£37,392£29,3670 / 65
2022£46,724£25,3750 / 60
2021£27,173£22,3710 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers