# Liverpool Geological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 500067 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/500067)
- Website: https://www.liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org
- Latest income: £3,529; spending £4,435
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Liverpool City
- Trustees: 15
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/liverpool-geological-society

To extend knowledge of, and promote research in, geology and allied sciences by holding meetings for the delivery of original papers and lectures, by field meetings, by demonstrations and publicity, by access to literature, and by such other means as the Society may chooseThe preservation of historic assets, owned by or entrusted to the Society, relating to geology or allied sciences.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £3,529 | £4,435 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £2,880 | £2,678 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £2,901 | £3,445 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,031 | £2,305 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,308 | £2,397 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote research in geology and its allied sciences.

## What it funds

Liverpool Geological Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Liverpool Geological Society reported income of £3,529 and spending of £4,435. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £15.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Liverpool City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Liverpool Geological Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org) 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 Liverpool Geological Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Liverpool Geological Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Liverpool Geological Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Liverpool City.

### Does Liverpool Geological Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Liverpool Geological Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Liverpool Geological Society give each year?

The register does not break out Liverpool Geological Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £4,435. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,052 a year.

### How large is Liverpool Geological Society?

In its latest reported year Liverpool Geological Society reported income of £3,529 and spending of £4,435.


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