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To advance the education of its members and of the general public in geology and its allied sciences. To hold and organise meetings, lectures, exhibitions of specimens, and excursions to places of geological interest. To publish and procure publication of journals and books and other information of geological interest. To investigate sites of geological interest with the aim of securing their protection and conservation, the publication of information to improve public awareness of them and that they are properly taken into account in the regulation of planning and development. To provide either by itself or in cooperation with other sources of information in either electronic or physical form relating to geology and its allied sciences. To award grants, prizes and …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Geological Society Of Glasgow with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1919, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGeological Society Of Glasgow is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1919 and has been operating for 107 years. Its registration number is SC007013. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £16K in annual revenue.
Geological Society Of Glasgow's official registration number is SC007013, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Geological Society Of Glasgow has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Geological Society Of Glasgow is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1919 and has been active for 107 years.
Based on official tax filings, Geological Society Of Glasgow has £16K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Geological Society Of Glasgow is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £16K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Geological Society Of Glasgow is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To advance the education of its members and of the general public in geology and its allied sciences. To hold and organise meetings, lectures, exhibitions of specimens, and excursions to places of geological interest. To publish and procure publication of journals and books and other information of geological interest. To investigate sites of geological interest with the aim of securing their protection and conservation, the publication of information to improve public awareness of them and that they are properly taken into account in the regulation of planning and development. To provide either by itself or in cooperation with other sources of information in either electronic or physical form relating to... Geological Society Of Glasgow is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1919.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £16K is below the peer average of £994K.
Geological Society Of Glasgow is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC007013.
You can verify Geological Society Of Glasgow in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Geological Society Of Glasgow directly through its donation page (https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/100352183/kaikura-quake-gives-rise-to-marlboroughs-moeraki-boulders). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Geological Society Of Glasgow are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Geological Society Of Glasgow is based in Glasgow in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Geological Society Of Glasgow was first registered in 1919, making it approximately 107 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Geological Society Of Glasgow is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Geological Society Of Glasgow is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 1919
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- What is Geological Society Of Glasgow?
- Geological Society Of Glasgow is a education unincorporated association based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. To advance the education of its members and of the general public in geology and its allied sciences. To hold and organise meetings, lectures, exhibitions of specimens, and excursions to places of geological interest. To publish and procure publication of journals and books and other information of geological interest. To investigate sites of geological interest with the aim of securing their protection and conservation, the publication of information to improve public awareness of them and that they are properly taken into account in the regulation of planning and development. To provide either by itself or in cooperation with other sources of information in either electronic or physical form relating to geology and its allied sciences. To award grants, prizes and other distinctions related to the purposes of the Society. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The objects of the Society shall be to advance the education of its members and of the general public in geology and allied sciences by holding and organising meetings, lectures , exhibitions of specimens, excursions to places of geological interest , the publication of journals and other books of geological interest , and the maintenance of a library of works relating to geology and its allied sciences. In furtherance thereof the Society shall have the power to do all or any ofthe following: to maintain a library relating to geology and its allied sciences. to edit and publish the Scottish Journal of Geology jointly with the Edinburgh Geological Society, the Society's Proceedings, and other books, guides , maps, and literature of geological interest. to raise money by subscription and with a view to furthering the Society's objects to grant such rights and privileges to members as may be appropriate. to receive gifts and other donations of money to be applied in the award of grants, prizes and other distinctions or applied to other purposes of the Society. to associate or enter into any arrangement with any person or persons , or join or subscribe to any society or body having the same or like objects , and to do so in any manner, or for any purpose, which may further this Society's objects. and to take any other action incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.
- When was Geological Society Of Glasgow founded?
- Geological Society Of Glasgow was founded in 1919.
- Where is Geological Society Of Glasgow located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Geological Society Of Glasgow's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Geological Society Of Glasgow trustworthy?
- Geological Society Of Glasgow has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Geological Society Of Glasgow's registration number?
- Registration: SC007013 (United Kingdom).
- What is Geological Society Of Glasgow's website?
- https://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk
- Are donations to Geological Society Of Glasgow tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.