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Lecture Theatre Refurbishment Appeal

From ground-breaking discoveries to future generations of geoscientists, find out how your support can help restore and renew the Lecture Theatre for centuries to come.

A Space for Discovery - Help Shape the Next Chapter

For more than 200 years, our Lecture Theatre has been a place of discovery, learning and inspiration. However, to meet the needs of a changing world, this historic space now requires investment to support a refurbishment that will not only honour its remarkable heritage, but create a modern, accessible and sustainable venue for learning, collaboration and public engagement within the geosciences.

Why now?

Having successfully secured a 999-year lease of Burlington House in 2024, we can now focus on some much-needed improvements to our historic home, with the Lecture Theatre improvements a priority. The Audio Visual (AV) and Environmental & Mechanical (M&E) equipment are nearing the end of working life, and their much-needed replacement means work to the structure of the Lecture Theatre. Such work provides the perfect opportunity to refurbish the space with a heritage led renovation that brings back many of the historic features that lie beneath the panels, in tandem with a full modernisation to provide an accessible and sustainable place of learning for future generations.

This key project requires fundraising and grant support of an estimated £1 million and will be supported through a range of philanthropic opportunities, enabling individuals and organisations to contribute in ways that are meaningful to them. We invite our Fellows, supporters, organisations and friends of the Society to help bring this vision to life.

Revealing the past, preparing for the future

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Before

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Now

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After?

How can you support our Lecture Theatre Refurbishment Appeal?

There are various ways in which you support us:

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Founding Member Patrons

Leave a lasting legacy by becoming a Founding Member Patron and helping transform one of the world's most significant spaces in the history of geoscience.
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The Founding Circle

Join a dedicated community of supporters whose generosity will help shape the next chapter of this remarkable space.
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Seat Dedications

Dedicate a seat in our historic Lecture Theatre and create a lasting tribute that supports its restoration and future use.
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Make a general donation

Supporters can make a one-off or regular contribution of any size to the Lecture Theatre Refurbishment Appeal.
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In Memory or Celebration Giving

Celebrate a loved one, colleague or milestone through a meaningful gift.
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Corporate Partnerships

Partner with the Geological Society to support education, engagement and scientific excellence.

Make a Gift for the Future  

To discuss the project or opportunities to support the campaign, please contact the Development Team:  

Simone Lennox-Gordon  
Head of Development  
simone.lennox-gordon@geolsoc.org.uk  
+44 (0)20 7432 0947  

Jenny Boland  
Director of Membership & Development  
jenny.boland@geolsoc.org.uk  
+44 (0)20 7432 0960  

We welcome donations by bank transfer too, please contact the Development Team, who will be happy to provide the payment details.  

With your support, this remarkable space will continue to inspire discovery, learning and collaboration for generations to come.  

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Got a question?

Everything you need to know about our Lecture Theatre Refurbishment Campaign can be found here

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