The Geological Society Of London

The Society provides public benefit by advancing Earth sciences education at all levels, promoting wider knowledge of the Earth and professional standards that advance environmental protection, further the improvement of human health and guard against natural hazards. It achieves these aims through events and conferences, scholarly publishing and a professional and academic membership body.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,542,013

Latest Expenditure

£5,871,365

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £41,509

Charitable Activities £5,105,748

Other Trading £105,695

Investments £271,774

Other Income £17,287

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,746,031

Raising Funds £125,334

Governance £135,565

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£5,542,013	£5,871,365	£5,746,031	£9,338,467	£4,596,335	60 / 2375
2023	£5,974,721	£5,726,650	£5,542,660	£10,377,325	£4,596,335	52 / 2375
2022	£5,122,105	£5,155,125	£5,036,338	£9,802,007	£4,353,469	46 / 2375
2021	£4,866,748	£5,276,347	£5,156,733	£10,736,621	£5,346,765	43 / 0
2020	£5,303,270	£5,514,376	£5,387,932	£10,410,001	£4,389,553	50 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Geological Society Of London

What does The Geological Society Of London do?

How much income did The Geological Society Of London report in 2024?

The Geological Society Of London reported total income of £5.54m and reported expenditure of £5.87m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Geological Society Of London?

The Geological Society Of London has a program ratio of 103.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Geological Society Of London registered as a charity?

The Geological Society Of London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1963 as charity number 210161. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Geological Society Of London?

The Geological Society Of London is governed by a board of 22 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Jonathan Gordon Gluyas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Geological Society Of London operate?

The Geological Society Of London operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Geological Society Of London a registered charity?

Yes — The Geological Society Of London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210161.