The Geologists' Association
Analysis
The Geologists' Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2024, The Geologists' Association reported income of £326k and spending of £306k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £288k to £326k (+13%), an average of +4.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Geologists' Association sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Woodchester Mansion Trust Limited (£326k), Moor Trees (£327k) and Coetir Anian (£325k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the study of geology, and advance earth science, by lectures, publications, field meetings, a website and a library of books, journals, maps and photos, and educating the public, including young people, about geology. Grants are made to other bodies, such as museums and field centres, and from 2009 to individuals, in support of the study of geology.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Woodchester Mansion Trust Limited | Stonehouse | £326k |
| Moor Trees | Devon | £327k |
| Coetir Anian | Aberystwyth | £325k |
| The Friends of the National Railway Museum | York | £327k |