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Registered charity · No. SC012478SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Aberdeen

Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society

Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Aberdeen.

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Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society is a registered charity (number SC012478) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £84,600 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society?

Registered charity number
SC012478
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Aberdeen
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£84,600

What does Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society do?

The Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society exists to assist and promote the study of genealogy and family history based on the North-East corner of Scotland. This area covers the old counties of Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire and Morayshire. We also hold records for the whole of Scotland and a considerable amount of data on the rest of the U.K. as well as many places around the world where Scots can be found. The Society has a Research Centre in the centre of Aberdeen with a well-stocked library and a huge selection of microfilm, microfiche and CD resources. The l…

What causes is Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012478) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society's charity number?
Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society's charity number is SC012478. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012478?
Search SC012478 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society do?
The Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society exists to assist and promote the study of genealogy and family history based on the North-East corner of Scotland. This area covers the old counties of Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire and Morayshire. We also hold records for the whole of Scotland and a considerable amount of data on the rest of the U.K. as well as many places around the world where Scots can be found. The Society has a Research Centre in the centre of Aberdeen with a well-stocked library and a huge selection of microfilm, microfiche and CD resources. The l…
Does Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society?
Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society's website is http://www.anesfhs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.