We are delighted to announce that the Geological Society has received its new Charter with the Crown Seal from the Crown Office.
The Charter is the Geological Society's main governing instrument, from which the Byelaws derive. The approved Supplemental Charter was printed on vellum and sealed at the Crown Office at the House of Lords, dated July 2026
This updated Charter followed a three-year review from 2022 to 2025, including consultation with Fellows and similar organisational bodies. At a Special General Meeting on 8 October 2025, the Fellowship endorsed the Geological Society's petition to the Privy Council to adopt the revised Royal Charter and approved the Bylaws, following a 98.46% vote in favour by the Fellows who took part in an independent ballot.
This new Charter will be housed in our archives and will be periodically on display at Burlington House, London, for Fellows and members to view.
To the left, a photograph of the Geological Society's 1825 Royal Charter. To the right, photographs of the 2026 Supplemental Charter, printed on vellum and bearing the Crown seal.
