# THE YORKSHIRE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 220014
- **Other names:** THE YGS, YGS, YORKS GEOL SOC
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 17, 1963
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=220014


## Contact

- **Address:** Glendevon, Selby Lane, Keyworth, NOTTINGHAM
- **Postcode:** NG12 5AH
- **Phone:** 07803602487
- **Email:** treasurer@yorksgeolsoc.org.uk
- **Website:** www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED BUT IN PRACTICE YORKSHIRE




## 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

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £11312 | £18506 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £21628 | £24884 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £23491 | £22477 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £16563 | £18509 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £19449 | £20960 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Colin Neil Waters** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 8, 2018
- Bridget Kathleen Tiller — appointed Dec. 5, 2024
- DR Michael Rogerson — appointed Jan. 24, 2018
- David Andrew Blythe — appointed March 4, 2014
- David Hill — appointed Feb. 20, 2012
- Dr JOHN A KNIGHT
- Dr Kevin George Taylor — appointed Dec. 3, 2022
- Dr Nicholas David Shaw — appointed July 14, 2021
- Dr Nicholas John Riley — appointed Dec. 9, 2017
- Dr Paul Barry Wignall — appointed Dec. 6, 2020
- Dr Rupert Denis Ashley Smith — appointed Dec. 5, 2024
- JOHN MILNTHORP HOLT — appointed Dec. 5, 2010
- Mark Anthony Brannan — appointed Dec. 5, 2024
- Oliver James Brian Peter Weeks — appointed Dec. 5, 2024
- PAUL HILDRETH — appointed March 21, 2011
- Rebecca Alice Hopkins — appointed Dec. 5, 2024
- Richard Paul Maddra — appointed Dec. 5, 2024
- Sarah King — appointed Dec. 5, 2024