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Highland Geological Society

SC054215Registered charity from 07 May 2025
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Notes:
This charity has been established to replace Highland Geological Society, SC004427. Highland Geological Society, SC004427.intends to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to Highland Geological Society SC054215
Charity Information:
Address Chapelhead
Avoch
Ross-shire
Postcode IV9 8RP
Website https://www.highlandgeologicalsociety.scot
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The organisation's purposes are: (a) the advancement of education and interest in geology and other earth sciences by the organisation of lectures, field trips and conferences and the publication of newsletters and other relevant materials; and (b) the advancement of the sciences, arts, heritage and culture so far as these are related to geology and the earth sciences generally by supporting the work of organisations and persons operating in these fields, and the conservation of geological materials and physical sites.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
We encourage people to learn more about, share knowledge of, and enjoy geology and related earth sciences. Membership is open to all and our members range from professional geologists to those with no prior knowledge. We issue online newsletters and hold regular talks and events, aiming to be as inclusive as possible, especially given the large geographical area of the Highlands. Talks and lectures include in-person and online, mostly with no charge. Events include local outings and longer trips further afield to learn about different geological features. We help support the work of other geology-related societies and organisations and sometimes arrange joint events. We have a significant collection of books and journals, maintained through Highlife Highland Library services, which are available for reference by the public as well as on loan to members.”
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 07 May 2025
Main Operating Location: Highland
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations", "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Dec 2025 £6,249 £760 10 Feb 2026 Yes Download
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Martin Smith
David Longstaff
Kathryn Logan
Anne Cockroft
Andrew Moffat
Rhona Fraser
Alison Wright
John Hawco
Gary Eisenhauer
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