--- title: "The Yorkshire Geological Society — charity 220014 | CharityCompare" description: "The Yorkshire Geological Society (charity 220014): income £11,312 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-yorkshire-geological-society retrieved: 2026-10-11T10:15:45.863Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 220014 YG # The Yorkshire Geological Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Yorkshire Geological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=220014&subId=0) Work at The Yorkshire Geological Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-yorkshire-geological-society&type=claim&name=The%20Yorkshire%20Geological%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Yorkshire Geological Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £11,312 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £18,506 Registered charity number 220014 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Selby Lane Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk](http://www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk/) Quick answer The Yorkshire Geological Society (number 220014) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Yorkshire Geological Society do? 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Yorkshire Geological Society Answers The Yorkshire Geological Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records The Yorkshire Geological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) The Yorkshire Geological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 17 May 1963 Also known as The Ygs; Ygs; Yorks Geol Soc Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is The Yorkshire Geological Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Yorkshire Geological Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Yorkshire Geological Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Yorkshire Geological Society? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-yorkshire-geological-society&type=claim&name=The%20Yorkshire%20Geological%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Yorkshire Geological Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Yorkshire Geological Society as a registered charity (number 220014) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Yorkshire Geological Society's charity number? The Yorkshire Geological Society's charity number is 220014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 220014? Search 220014 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Yorkshire Geological Society do? 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. Does The Yorkshire Geological Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Yorkshire Geological Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Yorkshire Geological Society? The Yorkshire Geological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Yorkshire Geological Society? The register records The Yorkshire Geological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are The Yorkshire Geological Society's trustees paid? The Yorkshire Geological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The Yorkshire Geological Society registered as a charity? The Yorkshire Geological Society was entered on the register on 17 May 1963. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=220014&subId=0).