NEW! YGS Opportunities Fund launched
Opportunity Knocks!
Members are advised that Council of the Society has allocated financial resources to an Opportunities Fund.
The intention being for this new fund to be used to respond promptly and flexibly, in line with the Society’s charitable objects, to opportunities for which the existing fund structure is restricted or inappropriate. It is envisaged that this will allow the Society to respond to requests for support in any of a number of areas, which for example may include conservation and protection measures, signage, rescue and documentation of short-term exposures, representation and participation at public or educational events. In contrast to the long-standing Society funds, which have an annual cycle for applications and award, sums from the Opportunities Fund budget can be allocated by Council to specific requests for immediate support, which meet the criteria of the Society objects.
The Opportunities Fund will comprise a budget allocation, set annually as part of the Society financial statement, from which sums, normally of up to £1,000, may be awarded to formal requests submitted by any member or members of the Society for consideration by Council. Members of the Society are encouraged to consider how the Society can be pro-active in protection and promotion of earth heritage and engagement with the public at large; collaboration with geology trusts or other earth-science organisations in our footprint is anticipated where appropriate. Members are encouraged to discuss any such opportunities with any member of Council.