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The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain

Also known as: The Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, Gem-a

Providing gemmological education and information, and providing Gemmological Association membership services.

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Activities & Mission

Providing gemmological education and information, and providing Gemmological Association membership services.

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.

Show all 26 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,320,137
Latest Expenditure
£3,008,415

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,417,615
Other Trading £902,522
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,598,727
Raising Funds £395,725
Governance £80,316
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £13,963

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,320,137
£3,008,415£2,598,727£2,927,602£2,927,60222 / 0
2024
£3,205,982
£3,182,458£2,563,104£2,615,880£2,615,88018 / 0
2023
£3,178,194
£3,274,425£2,583,867£2,592,356£2,592,35618 / 0
2022
£2,987,749
£2,804,153£2,251,526£2,688,587£2,688,58718 / 0
2021
£2,806,596
£2,627,133£1,943,495£2,470,991£2,470,99119 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain

What does The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain do?

Providing gemmological education and information, and providing Gemmological Association membership services.

How much income did The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain report in 2025?

The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain reported total income of £3.32m and reported expenditure of £3.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain registered as a charity?

The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 2005 as charity number 1109555. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain?

The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain operate?

The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain operates across 26 areas, including Australia, Bahrain, Burma and 23 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109555.

Details

Address
21 Ely Place
London
EC1N 6TD
Registration Date
19 May 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4010217
Charity Number
1109555

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Trustees

Alistair McCallum
Joanna Hardy
Katie McKenzie Flitcroft
Marguerite Ann Campbell Pedersen
Nevin Bayoumi - Stefanovic
Philip Sadler
Pia Pompea Tonna

Also Known As

  • The Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain
  • Gem-a

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30 July 2026
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