The Yorkshire Geological Society
The Ygs, Ygs, Yorks Geol Soc
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 220014
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- May 17, 1963
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined But In Practice Yorkshire
Address
- Address
- Glendevon
Selby Lane
Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 5AH
Contact
- Phone
- 07803602487
- [email protected]
- Website
yorksgeolsoc.org.uk
Activities
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.
Objects: To Promote And Record The Results Of Research In Geology And Its Allied Sciences, More Especially In Yorkshire, By Holding Meetings For The Reading Of Original Papers And The Delivery Of Public Lectures And By Field Meetings; To Extend Knowledge Of The Science By Demonstration And Publication, By The Formation Of A Library And Such Other Means As The Council May From Time To Time Determine.
Classification
- How
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £11,312 | £18,506 |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £21,628 | £24,884 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £23,491 | £22,477 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £16,563 | £18,509 |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £19,449 | £20,960 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Dr Colin Neil Waters (Chair) | Dec. 8, 2018 |
| Bridget Kathleen Tiller | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| DR Michael Rogerson | Jan. 24, 2018 |
| David Andrew Blythe | March 4, 2014 |
| David Hill | Feb. 20, 2012 |
| Dr JOHN A KNIGHT | |
| Dr Kevin George Taylor | Dec. 3, 2022 |
| Dr Nicholas David Shaw | July 14, 2021 |
| Dr Nicholas John Riley | Dec. 9, 2017 |
| Dr Paul Barry Wignall | Dec. 6, 2020 |
| Dr Rupert Denis Ashley Smith | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| John Milnthorp Holt | Dec. 5, 2010 |
| Mark Anthony Brannan | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| Oliver James Brian Peter Weeks | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| Paul Hildreth | March 21, 2011 |
| Rebecca Alice Hopkins | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| Richard Paul Maddra | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| Sarah King | Dec. 5, 2024 |