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Geoscience for Global Development

Geology For Global Development, Gfgd

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1165663
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 22, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
GfGD (c/o Dr Joel C. Gill)
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Main Building
Park Place
CF10 3AT

Contact

Activities

GfGD exists to champion the role of geology in sustainable development, mobilising and reshaping the geology community to help deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (2015/2030). We do this through (i) education and training (e.g., workshops, seminars, university outreach, publications, conferences), (ii) practical development projects (e.g., capacity building, providing technical advice).

Objects: Geology For Global Development Provides Public Benefit (nationally And Internationally) Through The Following Objects.(i) The Advancement Of The Education Of The Public In General, And Particularly Amongst Geologists, In Subjects Relating To Geology And Sustainable Development*, In Any Part Of The World. This Will Be Done (in Particular But Not Exclusively) By Means Of Relevant Communications, Educational Material, Training Courses, Placement Opportunities, And By Promoting Research In All Aspects Of That Subject And Publishing The Useful Results.(ii) The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, In Any Part Of The World, By Providing Grants, Equipment And Services (in Particular But Not Exclusively Education And Training In Geology) To Individuals In Need, Other Charitable Organisations, And/or Other Organisations Working To Prevent Or Relieve Poverty.*(sustainable Development Means 'development Which Meets The Needs Of The Present Without Compromising The Ability Of Future Generations To Meet Their Own Needs.')

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief
Who
Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Guatemala, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Tanzania, United States
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £7,709 £2,363
Dec. 31, 2023 £3,541 £4,136
Dec. 31, 2022 £4,290 £3,723
Dec. 31, 2021 £10,522 £11,994
Dec. 31, 2020 £8,590 £3,804

Trustees

Name Appointed
Nic Bilham (Chair) Feb. 22, 2016
Dr Natasha Joanne Dowey April 21, 2020
Dr SARAH HELEN GORDON April 21, 2020
Florence Bullough April 16, 2019
Kirsty Dawkes April 16, 2019
Marie Fleming April 16, 2019