# Milton Keynes Astronomical Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1084943 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1084943)
- Website: https://www.mkas.org.uk
- Latest income: £648; spending £1,223
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Milton Keynes
- Other names: Mkas (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/milton-keynes-astronomical-society

To spread the interest and enjoyment of astronomy to those in Milton Keynes and area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £648 | £1,223 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £694 | £985 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £2,717 | £2,632 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £818 | £1,295 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £2,039 | £1,951 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in the subject of astronomy in the Milton Keynes area

## What it funds

Milton Keynes Astronomical Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Milton Keynes Astronomical Society reported income of £648 and spending of £1,223. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £8,086 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Milton Keynes Astronomical Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (mkas.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Milton Keynes Astronomical Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Milton Keynes Astronomical Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Milton Keynes Astronomical Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes.

### Does Milton Keynes Astronomical Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Milton Keynes Astronomical Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Milton Keynes Astronomical Society give each year?

The register does not break out Milton Keynes Astronomical Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £1,223. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,617 a year.

### How large is Milton Keynes Astronomical Society?

In its latest reported year Milton Keynes Astronomical Society reported income of £648 and spending of £1,223.


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