# Leeds Geological Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1016696 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1016696)
- Website: https://www.leedsga.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,225; spending £1,194
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City, City of Wakefield, North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/leeds-geological-association

The Association aims to advance the education of the public and to promote research in geology and allied sciences more specifically in the North of England with particular emphasis on Yorkshire, by holding public lectures, and field meetings , supporting like-minded initiatives and by other such means as the Association's Council may from time to time determine.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £1,225 | £1,194 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £1,739 | £2,480 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £1,436 | £1,093 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £1,295 | £900 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £1,424 | £1,740 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in geology and allied sciences, more specifically in the North of England, with particular emphasis on Yorkshire, by holding meetings for the delivery of public lectures, by field meetings and by such other means as the council of the association may from time to time determine

## What it funds

Leeds Geological Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Leeds Geological Association reported income of £1,225 and spending of £1,194. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £7,407 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Leeds Geological Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (leedsga.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Leeds Geological Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Leeds Geological Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Leeds Geological Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield and 1 more area.

### Does Leeds Geological Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Leeds Geological Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Leeds Geological Association give each year?

The register does not break out Leeds Geological Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £1,194. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,481 a year.

### How large is Leeds Geological Association?

In its latest reported year Leeds Geological Association reported income of £1,225 and spending of £1,194.


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