The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
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Providing gemmological education and information, and providing Gemmological Association membership services.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Gemmological Association of Great Britain has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain 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.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain 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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Leadership & board
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7 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
Best and well designed program!
Trustpilot
Excellent work
Trustpilot
Gemintro has excellent topics and well explained with good pictures provide clearly understanding and the verbiage excellent for the beginners it worth to attend this course a new way to learn about gemstones and their sources .Prof Miguel Zenetos GG GIA ,Academy Gubelin.Contact+55(19) 98326.7000
Trustpilot
It was very enlightening, this course is an introduction to gemmology while being very comprehensive and rich of informations. The various speakers were very clear and you could feel their passion and experience through their explanations. It motivated me and made me want to continue studying at Gem-A but via distancing learning because I live in the French Riviera. I highly recommend it !
Trustpilot
It was a simple, Interesting to understand step by step procedure through the course outline that made me want to know more..It was a very beneficial course for me and i would love to continue to the next level.
Trustpilot
My experience with Gem-A was as expected challenging, even more than I had anticipated, but it was so educational and fun. Really a great introductory to the world of Gems. I feel I received a world of knowledge that I can make use of at this level. I am considering moving forward to the next step, just wish I lived in London! If you have the slightest interest, or are just curious in discovering this magical and mysterious world called Gemstones - take this course!
Trustpilot
Before enrolling in the Gen-A online course, I believed that the online training on gemmology would be less conclusive, especially since the study of minerals requires actual presence in the laboratory or at school. However, by taking the entire course, it led me to completely change my mindset.The training is very well designed, very well thought out and very informative. During the training, I felt certain fluidity in the progress of the latter. Indeed, the chapters follow one another in a logical sequence. The Quiz is very easy. Its objective is to allow the student to follow without difficulty from one chapter to another. This leaves me completely recommending this course to people who want to know more about the world of gems. I thank the entire Gem-A team who prepared this great training.Thank you so much
Trustpilot
This course was very informative and fun! Not only was the material very interesting, but it was presented in a manner that was easy to digest. Lessons were long enough to provide a fundamental understanding of the topic, while at the same time, remaining relatively short, so that they may be fit into a daily routine without causing any stress. I found myself treating this course almost like a popular T.V. series, where I'd finish one section and tell myself "okay just one more section". The best part was that, "just one more section" didn't take too long and I found myself enjoying this course as a natural free time activity.
Trustpilot
I took this course to see what it would be like to study gemmology as I was advised against it many years ago when I started working in the trade (I was told it was a very boring field of study). This is a great course! I found it fascinating and learnt so much. I thought I already had a pretty good knowledge of gems but even this introductory course has taught me a lot. I also love that the level 2 award certificate can be printed out straight after finishing the course. I would highly recommend this!
Trustpilot
The GemINTRO course is one of the most interesting, inspiring and with very well concentrated information course. The way it's structured is very good and the variety of basic gemological information is perfectly presented in different ways that keep you interested all of the time. I was excited with every new topic and it inspired me to search for all kinds of information for every seed the course gave me. Thank you for the experience! I'm truly hoping that I will have the chance soon to continue with the Gemological foundation.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 21 community reviews with an average rating of 4.8/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.4/5 based on 21 reviews.
Based on official filings, The Gemmological Association of Great Britain has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Providing gemmological education and information, and providing Gemmological Association membership services. The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain's registered charity number is 1109555. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is based in London in England. 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.
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Quick facts about The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
- What is The Gemmological Association of Great Britain?
- The Gemmological Association of Great Britain is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. Providing gemmological education and information, and providing Gemmological Association membership services.
- When was The Gemmological Association of Great Britain founded?
- The Gemmological Association of Great Britain was founded in 2005.
- Where is The Gemmological Association of Great Britain located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Gemmological Association of Great Britain's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £3.3 million. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Gemmological Association of Great Britain trustworthy?
- The Gemmological Association of Great Britain has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong 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 The Gemmological Association of Great Britain's website?
- https://www.gem-a.com
- Are donations to The Gemmological Association of Great Britain 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.