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Registered charity · No. 210161Burlington House

The Geological Society of London

The Geological Society of London is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Burlington House.

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The Geological Society of London is a registered charity (number 210161) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £6,079,022 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about The Geological Society of London?

Registered charity number
210161
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Burlington House
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£6,079,022

What does The Geological Society of London do?

The Society provides public benefit by advancing Earth sciences education at all levels, promoting wider knowledge of the Earth and professional standards that advance environmental protection, further the improvement of human health and guard against natural hazards. It achieves these aims through events and conferences, scholarly publishing and a professional and academic membership body.

What causes is The Geological Society of London registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Geological Society of London yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Geological Society of London is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Geological Society of London a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Geological Society of London is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 210161) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is The Geological Society of London's charity number?
The Geological Society of London's charity number is 210161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 210161?
Search 210161 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 Geological Society of London do?
The Society provides public benefit by advancing Earth sciences education at all levels, promoting wider knowledge of the Earth and professional standards that advance environmental protection, further the improvement of human health and guard against natural hazards. It achieves these aims through events and conferences, scholarly publishing and a professional and academic membership body.
Does The Geological Society of London have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Geological Society of London. 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 Geological Society of London?
The Geological Society of London's website is http://www.geolsoc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.