UK Astronomy
Analysis
UK Astronomy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Milton Keynes. It was registered in June 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10276672). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, UK Astronomy reported income of £11k and spending of £27k, spending 245% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £6,741 to £11k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 201%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, UK Astronomy sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The DRS Hady Bayoumi & Rashida Mangera Charitable Trust (£11k), Friends of Bealings School (£11k) and Askham Bryan Village Hall (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education for the benefit of the public in the theory and practice of astronomy by providing and assisting in the provision of interactive talks, workshops and events and in the provision of advice, guidance and assistance in the practice of astronomy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The DRS Hady Bayoumi & Rashida Mangera Charitable Trust | Hampshire | £11k |
| Friends of Bealings School | Suffolk | £11k |
| Askham Bryan Village Hall | York | £11k |
| Friends of Tithe Barn School | Cheshire | £11k |