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the west yorkshire astronomical society

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. The West Yorkshire 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 Pontefract and operates in City Of Wakefield.


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

WYAS runs an astronomical observatory that provides pubilc outreach programs for the general public on a voluntary basis. This includes all age groups and people with disabilities. Group visits are encouraged and visits to schools and other organisations can be arranged.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,849
Latest Expenditure
£8,061

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 117.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2020£14,317£16,1940 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers