The Yorkshire Geological Society
Analysis
The Yorkshire Geological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Yorkshire Geological Society reported income of £11k and spending of £19k, spending 164% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £19k to £11k (-42%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income dropped by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Yorkshire Geological Society sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% 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 Runnymede Area University of the Third Age (£11k), The Stondon Singers (£11k) and U3a in Ludlow (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Founded in 1837, the Society's purpose is to promote knowledge of, and research, education and conservation relating to, the earth sciences, especially relating to Yorkshire and the north of England, through lecture and field meetings, publications including "Proceedings", "Circular". field guides. it also cooperates with related societies in its meetings and the annual Yorkshire Geology Month.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Runnymede Area University of the Third Age | Surrey | £11k |
| The Stondon Singers | Chelmsford | £11k |
| U3a in Ludlow | Shropshire | £11k |
| Kirkbampton Village Hall | Carlisle | £11k |