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Geological Collections Group

Geological Curators Group

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1198339
Status
Registered
Registered
March 23, 2022
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
c/o Geological Society of London
FAO Becky Goddard
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BG

Contact

Activities

Advocates for and disseminates information about geological collections, museums, curation etc. Holds meetings, seminars, workshops, field trips to bring together professionals in this field, to share and promote best practice. Gives advice on geological matters to individuals and government bodies. Publishes regular newsletter and journal and distributes to profession.

Objects: For The Public Benefit, To Advance The Science Of Geology And To Advance The Education Of The Public In Geology, By:• Promoting And Disseminating The Importance Of Preserving And Protecting Geological Collections As Records Of The History Of The Earth, To Enable Their Use As Educational Geological Resources;• Promoting The Importance Of Using Geological Collections In Scientific Research, Education And The Enrichment Of Society In General, And Disseminating The Results Through Publicly Available Articles And Resources;• Improving Standards In Geological Collections, Including Those Open To The Public, By Providing Professional Resources, Training And Other Support To The Persons Curating Or Arranging Such Collections;• Such Other Means As The Charity Trustees May Determine.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Oct. 27, 2024 £11,134 £15,100
Oct. 27, 2023 £15,676 £14,030
Oct. 27, 2022 £15,676 £14,030

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Emma Louise Nicholls MSc PhD (Chair) March 23, 2022
Dr Emily Jayne Swaby Nov. 12, 2024
Dr Mark Evans Dec. 1, 2022
Dr Michael Howe March 23, 2022
Dr Nidia Alvarez Armada Dec. 10, 2025
Dr Paul Geoffrey Davis Nov. 12, 2024
Duncan Murdock Dec. 1, 2022
Gemma Laker Nov. 29, 2023
Nadine Gabriel Nov. 12, 2024
Olivia Norma Beavers Nov. 12, 2024
Robert Ian Lowther March 23, 2022
Simon James Harris March 23, 2022