## **Annual Report and Review 2025** 

## **Report and Financial Statements 2025** 

Geoscience for Global Development Registered Charity: 1165663 


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## **Contents** 

Contents                                                                                                                                                           2 Overview                                                                                                                                                           3 From Our Trustees                                                                                                                                          5 A. Charitable Objectives                                                                                                                                 6 B. Strategy                                                                                                                                                        7 C. Activities                                                                                                                                                     10 D. Governance and Management                                                                                                               13 E. Financial Overview                                                                                                                                    16 F. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)                                                                                                   19 G. Looking to the Future                                                                                                                                20 H. Further Information                                                                                                                                   21 


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## **Overview** 

Geoscience for Global Development (GfGD) is a registered charity (England and Wales) working internationally to mobilise and reshape the geoscience community to help deliver sustainable and resilient communities, as expressed in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Geoscience is critical to eradicating poverty, reducing inequality, ensuring environmental sustainability, and securing universal and fair access to natural resources (e.g., water), food, energy, education, and healthcare. Geoscience underpins the work needed to ensure current and future generations are resilient to natural hazards, have access to sustainable and planned urban environments, and respond decisively to global environmental change. Many of these themes are captured within the SDGs (and associated intergovernmental agreements), aiming to transform societies globally, leaving no one behind. 

2025 marked five years until the end of the SDG implementation period, and the end of the associated Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The latter was discussed extensively at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, with GfGD playing a key role in mobilising the international geoscience community in advance of this policy forum. Through our engagement we noted a weakening of the intergovernmental science-policy interface required to strengthen resilience to natural hazards. As we progress towards 2030, and future sustainability agendas are drafted, it is essential that the voices of diverse science communities (including geoscientists) are heard. Many of our activities seek to engage in and strengthen science-policy interfaces to support a more sustainable and resilient future. 

The ethos of ‘leaving no one behind’ shapes our work, and this was demonstrated through our engagement in the Colloquium of African Geology in Nairobi, Kenya. We contributed to sessions and shared resources with partners from Tanzania to Kenya, Nigeria to Namibia. We built new relationships, such as with the Geological Society of Africa and Sierra Leone Institution of Geoscientists. And we listened - to the priorities and perspectives of diverse scientists from across the African continent, with this refreshed understanding shaping our training and policyfocused work in the next few years. Partnerships are central to the Sustainable Development Goals, and we are committed to working with those who share our values and have aligned priorities. 

Our work through 2024 was made possible through the contributions of volunteers, input from consultants, the generous support of donors, and valued collaborations with partners. We are particularly grateful to the International Union of Geological Sciences for supporting our activities. 


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Here we set out our charitable objectives ( Section A ) and a summary of the strategy agreed in 2022 to help implement these objectives ( Section B ). We proceed to give a report on activities ( Section C ), a summary of our governance and management ( Section D ) and an overview of our finances in 2025 ( Section E ). We explain our progress towards 

improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in our work ( Section F ). We then look to the future, with details of events and opportunities in 2026 ( Section G ), and ways you can stay informed about our work ( Section H ). 


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## **From Our Trustees** 

I have the privilege of taking over as Chair of Trustees for GfGD in 2026, and am gradually learning about all the excellent work being done by the hardworking volunteers involved. I have very big shoes to fill – and I am incredibly grateful to Nic Bilham, outgoing Chair of Trustees, for all his work for GfGD, and for his thorough handover which has helped me understand the requirements of the role. Thank you so much, Nic!  I’d also like to thank Kirsty Dawkes and Sarah Gordon, who stepped down as Trustees in mid-2025 and early 2026 respectively. Kirsty supported GfGD as Trustee for many years, bringing valuable industry perspective to the Trustee group. Sarah and I regularly cross paths through work, and she is an absolute force of nature, with boundless enthusiasm which she has applied to the success of GfGD during her term as trustee. Nic, Sarah and Kirsty will all be missed at Trustee meetings. 

We have welcomed two new trustees this year, Beth Simons and Nancy Muriungi, and I look forward to working with them both. We are also looking for additional trustees to volunteer, particularly anyone who is interested in taking an overview of GfGD finances. 

GfGD is a volunteer organisation, with small budgets, and yet it achieves a significant amount, largely due to the huge amount of effort put in by the volunteers. For this, I would particularly like to thank the co-CEOs, Joel Gill and Viki O’Connor, for all the work they do to keep GfGD moving forward. There are many others that are critical to the work of GfGD, including Paul Hubley and Jesse Zondervan as well as many others that give up their time, and I really appreciate hearing about their work at trustee meetings. 

GfGD has existed as a charity for ten years and is delivering some incredibly important work, as described in the report sections below. One aspect that I see as really standing out is the support for other small, volunteer-led organisations that promote the importance of the geosciences in ODA-eligible countries. My own experience of organisations such as the Sierra Leone Institute of Geoscientists has demonstrated just how much difference international partnerships can make to them. I still have a lot to learn about the work of GfGD, but I am impressed with what I have seen so far, and look forward to working with everyone involved over the coming year. 

## **Kathryn Goodenough Chair of Trustees** 


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## **A. Charitable Objectives** 

_Geoscience for Global Development_ (formerly Geology for Global Development), established in 2011, is a registered charity working to mobilise and equip the geology community to prevent and relieve poverty. As stated in our Governing Constitution, Geoscience for Global Development provides public benefit (nationally and internationally) through the following charitable objectives: 

## i. **Educational advancement** 

of the public in general, and particularly amongst geologists, in subjects relating to geology and sustainable development (defined below), 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. **Poverty prevention and relief** 

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. 

In this context, we note sustainable development to mean ‘development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’ as defined in the Brundtland Report (1987). 

In meeting these objectives, we provide public benefit through advancing education, at all levels, of the role of geology in supporting sustainable development, as well as using geological science to prevent and relieve poverty. In setting our aims for the year and preparing this review, the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. 


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## **B. Strategy** 

In 2015, global leaders came together at the United Nations to agree an agenda for change. Driven by an ambitious vision of a ‘ _world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive_ ’, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development set outs 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 169 targets. 

At Geoscience for Global Development, we share this vision. Our purpose is to help build a sustainable future for all by transforming understanding of, access to, and capacity to use the geoscience required to implement the SDGs. 

The SDGs are science intensive - requiring research, innovation, capacity strengthening, and technology transfer. They also make clear the need to understand, monitor, protect, manage, and restore the natural environment. Geoscientists are therefore essential to their successful delivery. This role, however, is often insufficiently recognised by the geoscience community itself and many others contributing to sustainable development initiatives. Barriers prevent access to geoscience data and expertise that could support decision making. Inequalities within the geoscience community hold us back from making a full and rich contribution in sustainability contexts. 

## **Strategic Priorities** 

Recognising the need to address these challenges, and with a focus on ‘ _leaving no one behind_ ’, four interlinked strategic priorities are shaping our activities from 2022 to 2031: 

1. Shape and advance the geoscience research and communication agenda for sustainable development : Generating, and catalysing others to generate, knowledge, tools, and techniques that address global challenges in an ethical[1] , pro-poor/people-centred[2] , and integrated[3] manner. 

> 1 Adhering to well-established principles regarding ethical conduct in research (as described in the UKRI ESRC Framework for Research Ethics), in the practice of geoscience (as described in the Cape Town Statement on Geoethics), and in international development (as described in the Global Code of Conduct for Research In Resource-Poor Settings). 

> 2 A commitment to the ‘leave no one behind’ ethos of the SDGs, aiming to reduce poverty and support knowledge creation and impacts that are of particular, although not exclusive, benefit to those who are furthest behind. 

> 3 Working with other disciplines, as appropriate, and ensuring sufficient regard is given to any potential unintended consequences of our work. 


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2. Understand and address the barriers that prevent geoscience being used effectively in sustainable development : Identifying and bridging gaps between knowledge, policy, and practice to improve the planning and implementation of sustainable development initiatives. 

3. Empower the global geoscience community to contribute to sustainable development : Building an equitable and connected global geoscience community, that is inspired and equipped to serve society. 

4. Create an organisation that models the values embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals : Investing in people and processes to ensure a culture where all members of our team can thrive, our work can be appropriately scrutinised, and financial and environmental sustainability can be realised. 

We will achieve the above priorities by delivering high quality research and analysis, actively engaging in policy processes, and strengthening capacity through education and training. 

## **Our Geographic Focus** 

Working on these four interlinked priorities, we embrace the ‘leave no one behind’ ethos running through the 2030 Agenda. With an emphasis on respectful partnerships (as characterised in the next section), we will use our resources, expertise, networks and influence to address development priorities of those countries who are furthest behind. We define this by the internationally recognised standard of eligibility to receive Official Development Assistance (according to the OECD Development Assistance Committee list of ODA recipients[4] ). 

We recognise that the actions of individuals, organisations and nations outside of these countries can affect their ability to achieve a sustainable future. Our work will therefore involve some activities with a broader geography, with these focusing on securing positive impact in countries eligible to receive Official Development Assistance. 

## **Our Values and Commitments** 

The values below define our approach to all aspects of our work: 

Integrity: We will align our conduct with what we know to be excellent. 

Respect: We will ensure the defining characteristic of our communications (internal and external) is compassion. 

Boldness: We are driven by an ambitious vision and will innovate to realise it. 

Collaboration : We will cultivate relationships to deliver impact that leaves no one behind. 

Humility: We have much to learn and will take steps to listen and grow. 

> 4 www.oecd.org/dac/financing-sustainable-development/development-finance-standards/daclist.htm 


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As an organisation headquartered in the Global North, we recognise our responsibility to ensure that our activities do not propagate existing injustices or create new ones. We commit to: 

- Building safe, respectful, and inclusive partnerships. 

- Involving diverse stakeholders at all stages of a project lifecycle. 

- Listening to stakeholders, to understand their challenges and development priorities. 

- Understanding context and using this to inform project design and means of implementation. 

- Monitoring our work, identifying any problems, taking mitigative steps where possible, and capturing learning to inform our work and that of others. 

- Amplifying the voices of those living in and from the regions we seek to serve, providing a platform by which their perspectives, ideas and expertise can be shared, celebrated, and used. 


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## **C. Activities** 

In seeking to fulfil our objectives and provide broad public benefit, we have undertaken the following charitable activities, expressed through the first three of our strategic priorities. Information relating to the fourth strategic priority (create an organisation that models the values embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals) is embedded throughout this report. 

## **Highlights from 2025** 

1. Shape and advance the geoscience research and communication agenda for sustainable development : 

- Perspective Pieces. We published an analysis of the science-policy interface, at intergovernmental levels to strengthen resilience to natural hazards - - - 

- (https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess 26 271 2026), and a commentary on the need for geological - 

- data to inform early warning systems (https://blogs.egu.eu/geolog/2025/07/23/the - - - - - - - - - 

- importance of building early warning systems from the ground up/). We worked with an international team, and two UN agencies, to draft a chapter on the role of volcanologists in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals (in review). 

- GeoRiskNet. We joined the Task force delivering GeoRiskNet, a global network for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and advocacy for geological risk management. 

- Global Policy Task Group. We engaged with the Global Policy Task Group, convened by the American Geophysical Union, working with a group of international geoscience unions and professional societies to increase representation of the geoscience community in international policy processes. 

- IUGS – UNESCO Africa Programme. We joined this meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on supporting African-led geoscience. We shared our commitment to engaging in this work, through providing training and catalysing policy engagement. 

2. Understand and address the barriers that prevent geoscience being used effectively in sustainable development : 

- Engagement with United Nations’ processes. We ensured geoscience engagement in several important consultation processes led by the United Nations, including submitting a written statement in advance of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. We engaged in the _2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction_ , coordinating a joint 


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statement (https://globalplatform.undrr.org/2025/quick/95036) with other international geoscience groups (EGU, AGU, IUGG, Geological Society of London, Global Volcano Risk Alliance). 

- Disaster risk management in Guatemala. We commissioned additional work to collate online, open-access resources to support the professional geohazards community in Guatemala. 

- Ongoing research: We continued work on core themes including water management in subSaharan Africa, enhancing the ambition and technical feasibility of Nationally Determined Contributions to greenhouse gas emission reductions, education for sustainable development, and strengthening the science-policy interface to deliver sustainability objectives. 

3. Empower the global geoscience community to contribute to sustainable development : 

- Presentations and talks on geoscience for sustainable development. Representatives of _Geology for Global Development_ attended, presented at, and supported many events and institutions throughout the year. Highlights include engaging at the Colloquium of African Geology in Nairobi, Kenya and delivering webinars for the Geological Society of Africa and Sierra Leone Institution of Geoscientists. 

- Open Access Course (disaster risk reduction). We promoted our free, online course exploring how natural hazard scientists can better contribute to the planning and development of sustainable and resilient communities through improved engagement in disaster risk reduction (https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/view.php?id=7993). 

- Online resource hub and dissemination. We continued to disseminate our suite of resources on geosciences and the SDGs, including learning resources (available open-access at www.gfgd.org/education) and a book (available at - - - - 

- https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978 3 030 38815 7), to help integrate sustainability concepts and skills into geoscience education. We continued to add new resources to our website, acting as an information hub for those wanting to learn more about geoscience and sustainable development. We shared resources with academics and civil servants from a range of countries, including in Tanzania , Kenya , Namibia , and Nigeria . 

In 2025, we partnered with a variety of organisations to deliver the activities above and advance our charitable objectives. We are an affiliated organisation of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and, in 2025, received a grant of $3000 from them to support our work. We are a member of the Bond network of international development NGOs. We strengthened links with the Geological Society of Africa and Sierra Leone Institution of Geoscientists . We supported work of the International Science Council and UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction at the 2025 Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction. We strengthened our engagement with international geoscience groups including the American Geophysical Union, the European Geosciences Union, the Geological Society of London, the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, and the Global Volcano Risk Alliance. 


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## **Summary** 

These activities demonstrate the positive impact of _Geoscience for Global Development_ , with respect to our two primary charitable objectives. 

- Educational Advancement. Many of our activities promoted the role of geology in sustainable development to diverse audiences both in the UK and overseas. Our engagement with the geological science and sustainable development communities (through conferences, online consultations, engagement in universities, and publication of resources) has helped to increase awareness of how geoscientists can make a positive contribution to sustainable development. We advanced research relating to challenges affecting communities in Africa and Central America, with projects providing learning and development opportunities for students and early-career scientists. Our social media content and publications helped to raise public awareness of why geological science matters when implementing sustainable development activities. Our work helps to train geologists to better serve the public, by improving professional practices (e.g., partnership and capacity building, ethics and integrity) relating to the application of geology to sustainable development. 

- Poverty Prevention and Relief. We engaged in programmes aiming to enhance education for sustainable development and responsible management of natural resources. Work on improving water provision and resilience to environmental shocks (e.g., volcanic eruptions) was advanced. Our activities help to prevent and relieve poverty by connecting a more socially-aware geoscience community engaged in sustainable development activities with partners including NGOs and government agencies. 


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## **D. Governance and Management** 

## **Board of Trustees** 

Trustees have been appointed to oversee and guide our work, in accordance with our Governing Document (based on the Charity Commission’s ‘Foundation’ model constitution for a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charity trustees). 


## **Nic Bilham** _(Outgoing Chair of Trustees)_ 

Nic is a consultant working on sustainable mineral supply chains and responsible sourcing of raw materials. 


## **Kathryn Goodenough** _(Incoming Chair of Trustees)_ 

Kathryn is the International Lead (Regional Geoscience) at British Geological Survey (BGS) and critical-metals researcher; has extensive UK-government (FCDO) links; and is renowned for building North-South survey partnerships across sub-Saharan Africa. 


## **Kirsty Dawkes** _(retired as trustee in 2025)_ 

Kirsty has an MSci in Geological Sciences and is a Chartered Geologist through the _Geological Society of London_ . She currently works in the energy sector, with international engagement. 


## **Marie Fleming** 

Marie is an Engineering Geologist at _Arup_ , based in Ireland. She is a former president of the _Institute of Geologists of Ireland_ . 


## **Flo Bullough** 

Flo has an MSci in Geology from _Imperial College London_ and a background in geochemistry research, contaminated land and groundwater. She has expertise in policy, currently working for the _Royal Academy of Engineering_ . 


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## **Natasha Dowey** 

Natasha lectures in physical geography at _Sheffield Hallam University_ , with specialisms in hazards, volcanoes, and igneous geology. 

## **Sarah Gordon** _(retiring as a Trustee in early 2026)_ 

Sarah is a geologist and a co-founder of the risk management company, _Satarla_ . She has previously worked for _Anglo American_ , working around the world, and has a PhD in the chemistry of meteorites. 

## **Beth Simons** _(new Trustee)_ 

Beth has a PhD on granites and critical metals for the low carbon economy. She has spent the past decade working in the humanitarian sector on natural hazard responses, risk analysis and early warning for climatic, economic and conflict hazards. 

## **Nancy Muriungi** _(new Trustee)_ 

Nancy is a Doctoral Research Fellow at Rhodes University and is researching the evolution of high-beryllium-niobium-tantalum pegmatites in the Mozambique Belt of Kenya. 


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## **Team** 

Day-to-day responsibility for the running of the charity is delegated to two co-Chief Executive Officers (co-CEOs) of _Geoscience for Global Development,_ working alongside a Senior Leadership Team and a wider team of volunteers. In 2025, we expanded our team with new recruits helping to strengthen our research, policy, partnerships, and communications activities. 

Information about the Senior Leadership Team in 2025 is noted below, with full and up-to-date - team information available on our website (www.gfgd.org/our team). 


## **Joel Gill (Co-CEO)** 

Joel is responsible for GfGD’s research, policy engagement, and impact delivery, working with Viki O’Connor to build and strengthen the partnerships required to implement our strategy. 


## **Viki O'Connor (Co-CEO)** 

Viki is responsible for key aspects of GfGD's charity governance, financial and operational compliance, along with the longer-term diversification of GfGD’s income sources. 


## **Paul Hubley (People and Policies Coordinator)** 

Paul ensures that the relevant processes and procedures are in place to ensure appropriate governance for GfGD and oversees volunteer training. 


## **Jesse Zondervan (Communications Lead)** 

Jesse oversees the delivery and monitoring of our external communications through our various channels. 


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## **E. Financial Overview** 

The accounts below document financial activity (income and expenditure) that occurred in 2025 and 2024. The Statement of Financial Activities is calculated on a cash basis. The Balance Sheet shows total funds including non-cash assets and liabilities. For full details of activity in 2016 to 2024, please refer to previous GfGD Annual Reports (www.gfgd.org/annual-reports). 

Key observations include: 

- Unrestricted Income. £2,595 is labelled as unrestricted income and can be used to support the full portfolio of our work. This income was raised through grants and personal donations. We are particularly grateful to the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) for their support in the form of a grants for £2,194. 

- Restricted Income. No restricted income was received in 2025. 

- Expenditure from Unrestricted Income. £4,987 is labelled as expenditure drawing on funds from unrestricted income. This was used exclusively to support our charitable activities (described in detail in Section C ). 

- Expenditure from Restricted Income. Expenditure of £200 of Restricted Income occurred during 2025, which brings the balance of Restricted Income to zero. 

In 2025, the net movement in _unrestricted_ funds (excluding the non-cash assets and liabilities shown on the Balance Sheet) was therefore £2,392. The total net movement in cash funds (including both _unrestricted_ and _restricted_ funds) was £2,592. 

Our Charity Reserves Policy, updated in 2022, sets an ambition to ensure free reserves of six to nine months operational costs (or 50 to 75%). Based on budgeted expenditure of £8,845 in 2026, this equates to £4,423 to £6,634. At the end of 2025, based on our balance sheet, our free reserves stood at £11,880, exceeding our free reserves target. The level of reserves held by the organisation will be monitored carefully by the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. 

Many of our activities were delivered through the dedication of a team of volunteers, representing significant in-kind support not shown in our financial statements. We are very grateful to all those who gave their time in 2025 to help realise our charitable objectives. 


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## **GfGD Statement of Financial Activities (as at 31 December 2025)** 

|**Income and**<br>**endowments from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>Activities for Generating Funds<br>(Fundraising Events)<br>Charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>Investment income|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds (£)**<br>2,595<br>--<br>--<br>--<br>--|**Restricted**<br>**Funds (£)**<br>--<br>--<br>--<br>--<br>--|**Total**<br>**2025 (£)**<br>2,595<br>--<br>--<br>--<br>--|**Total**<br>**2024 (£)**<br>7,709<br>--<br>--<br>--<br>--|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Total Income**|**2,595**|--|**2,595**|**7,709**|
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|**Expenditure on:**<br>Costs of Generating Voluntary<br>Receipts<br>Raising funds<br>Investment<br>Management Costs<br>Charitable activities<br>Governance Costs|--<br>--<br>--<br>(4,987)<br>--|--<br>--<br>--<br>(200)<br>--|--<br>--<br>--<br>(5,187)<br>--|--<br>--<br>--<br>(2,363)<br>--|
|**Total Expenditure**|(4,987)|(200)|(5,187)|(2,363)|
|<br>**Surplus/(Deficit) of**<br>**income over expenditure**<br>Net gains/(losses) on<br>investments|**(2,392)**<br>--|**(200)**<br>--|**(2,592)**|**5,346**<br>--|
|**Net income / (expenditure)**|**(2,392)**|**(200)**|**(2,592)**|**5,346**|
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|**Transfers between funds**|**--**|**--**|**--**|**--**|
|**Net movement in funds**|**(2,392)**|**(200)**|**(2,592)**|**5,346**|
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|Reconciliation of funds<br>Total funds brought forward|**14.271**|**200**|**14,471**|**9,125**|
|**Total funds carried forward**|**11,880**|**--**|**11,880**|**14,471**|




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## **Balance Sheet (As At 31 December 2025)** 

|**Fixed Assets**<br>Tangible Assets<br>Investments|**2025 (£)**<br>--<br>--|**2024 (£)**<br>--<br>--|
|---|---|---|
|Total Fixed Assets|--|--|
|**Current Assets**<br>Debtors: Due in one year<br>Debtors: Due after one year<br>Cash at Bank and in hand|--<br>--<br>11,880|--<br>--<br>14,471|
|Total Current Assets|11,880|14,471|
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|**Current Liabilities**<br>Creditors due within one year<br>**Net current assets**|--<br>11,880|--<br>14,471|
|**Total assets less current liabilities**|11,880|14,471|
|**Funds**<br>Unrestricted Funds<br>Restricted Funds1|11,880|14,271<br>200|
|Total Funds|11,880|14,471|
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## **Cash Flow Statement (As At 31 December 2025)** 

|**Cash flows from operating activities:**<br>Net cash provided by operating activities<br>**Cash flows from investing activities:**<br>Net cash provided by investing activities<br>**Cash flows from financing activities:**<br>Net cash provided by financing activities<br>Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period<br>Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rate movements<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period|**2025 (£)**<br>2,595<br>--<br>--<br>(2,592)<br>14,471<br>--<br>11,880|**2024 (£)**<br>7,709<br>--<br>--<br>5,346<br>9,125<br>--<br>14,471|
|---|---|---|



1 Money raised for a project building resilience to volcanic hazards in Guatemala. 


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## **F. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)** 

In our 2020 annual report, we recognised the need to listen, learn, and implement change where needed to help deliver a more diverse and inclusive geoscience community. Being accountable to both our supporters and beneficiaries, we note below some of our work on EDI in 2025: 

- _Safeguarding in International Development Contexts:_ We continued to mandate all new recruits complete safeguarding training, supporting the team to identify and know how to report all forms of harm, exploitation, and abuse. 

- _Improving Volunteer Coordination:_ We expanded our trustee team, increasing geographic diversity in our programme leadership. We continued to monitor internal processes for volunteer recruitment and coordination, to ensure that all team members have the opportunity to contribute to our projects. 

- _Early-Career Support._ We focused our resources on supporting early-career geoscientists to attend and engage in events, such as the Colloquium of African Geology. 

- _Online Engagement:_ Online webinars prioritised audiences in sub-Saharan Africa, predominantly reaching students and early career professionals. 

Our work to improve monitoring of EDI within GfGD, taking actions where needed, and support the wider geoscience community to be a more equal, diverse and inclusive environment, continues through 2026. 


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## **G. Looking to the Future** 

In 2026, we will continue to deliver high quality and impact-driven research, engage in international policy mechanisms, and support education and capacity strengthening at all levels. Selected examples of planned work include: 

- Leveraging our official recognised status with the UN ECOSOC to contribute to major UN forums, including the 2026 UN Water Conference (December 2026). 

- Consolidating, extending, and disseminating GfGD-led work on research themes, including (a) strengthening the science-policy interface, (b) improving geoscience education in the Global South, (c) improving access to water in Africa, and (d) tackling climate change. 

- Strengthening partnerships with geoscience institutions in the Global South, particularly the Geological Society of Africa, and international bodies such as IUGS and UNESCO. 

- Develop and disseminate training and learning resources, supporting the wider geoscience community to engage effectively in sustainable development. 

Updates on these activities will be detailed in our 2026 Annual Report (published in 2027), with live updates regularly posted on our website and social media. 


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## **H. Further Information** 

Find the latest GfGD news, events, and opportunities to get involved: 

**Website www.gfgd.org Facebook www.facebook.com/gfgd.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/gfgd/ X / Twitter www.twitter.com/Geo_Dev** 

This Annual Report and Review is available to download from our website: 

**www.gfgd.org/annual-reports.** 


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||**Geoscience for Global Development**|**Geoscience for Global Development**|**Geoscience for Global Development**|**Geoscience for Global Development**|**CC16a**|
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|**Section A Receipts and payments**||||||
|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to the nearest**<br>**£**<br>**2,595**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **2,595**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **-**<br>**2,595**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**4,987**<br>**-**<br> **4,987**<br>**-**<br> **-**<br>**4,987**<br>**-                     2,392**<br>**-**<br>**14,272**<br>**11,880**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to the nearest £**|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to the nearest £**|**Total funds**<br>**to the nearest £**|**Last year**<br>**to the nearest £**|
|Voluntary Receipts (Donations, Legacies<br>and Grants)|**2,595**|**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**-**|**2,595**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**2,595**|**7,709**|
|Investment Dividends/Interest|**-**||**-**||**-**|
|Activities for Generating Funds<br>(FundraisingEvents)|||**-**||**-**|
|Charitable Activities|**-**||**-**||**-**|
|Other receipts|**-**||**-**<br>**-**||**-**|
|~~**_Sub total_**~~(Gross income for AR)|**2,595**||||**7,709**|
|||||||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**<br>**(see table).**||||||
||**-**|**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**-**|**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**-**|
||**-**||**-**<br>**-**||**-**|
|~~**_Sub total_**~~|**-**||||**-**|
|**_Total receipts_**<br>**A3 Payments**||||**2,595**||
|||**-**|**-**||**7,709**|
|||||||
|<br>Costs of GeneratingVoluntaryReceipts|**-**|**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**200**<br>**-**<br>**200**|**-**|**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**5,187**<br>**-**<br>**5,187**|**-**|
|FundraisingCosts|**-**||**-**||**-**|
|Investment Management Costs|**-**||**-**||**-**|
|Costs of Charitable Activities|**4,987**||**-**||**2,363**|
|Governance Costs|**-**||**-**<br>**-**||**-**|
|**_Sub total_ **|**4,987**||||**2,363**|
|||||||
|**A4 Asset and investment**<br>**purchases, (see table)**||||||
||**-**|**-**<br>**-**|**-**<br>**-**|**-**|**-**|
|**_Sub total_ **|**-**|||**-**|**-**|
|**_Total payments_**<br>**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**<br>**A5 Transfers between funds**<br>**A6 Cash funds last year end**<br>**_Cash funds this year end_**||||**5,187**||
|||**200**|**-**||**2,363**|
|||||||
||**-                     2,392**|**-                        200**|**-**|**-                     2,592**|**5,346**|
||**-**|**-**<br>**200**|**-**|**-**<br>**14,472**|**-**|
||**14,272**||**-**||**9,125**|
||**11,880**|**-**|<br>**-**|**11,880**|**14,471**|



CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 

18/08/2026 

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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at**|**the end of the period**||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Categories**<br>Signed by one or two trustees on<br>behalf of all the trustees<br>**B2 Other monetary assets**<br>**B1 Cash funds**<br>**B3 Investment assets**<br>**B5 Liabilities**<br>**B4 Assets retained for the**<br>**charity’s own use**|**Details**<br>Cash at Bank<br>**_Total cash funds_**<br>(agree balances with receipts and payments<br>account(s))<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>Signature<br>**Details**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**11,880**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**11,880**<br>**-**<br>OK<br>OK<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**liability relates**<br>**Amount due**<br>**(optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>Print Name<br>K Goodenough<br>N.DOWEY|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||OK|
||||**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**Current value**<br>**(optional)**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**Current value**<br>**(optional)**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**-**|
||||**When due (optional)**|
|||||
|||||
|||||
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||||Date of approval|
||||18/08/26|
||||18/08/2026|
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 

18/08/2026 

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