--- title: "Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society — check charity number SC012478 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aberdeen & North East Scotland Family History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012478. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aberdeen-north-east-scotland-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:48:49.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 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 Website [www.anesfhs.org.uk](http://www.anesfhs.org.uk/) ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=aberdeen-north-east-scotland-family-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.anesfhs.org.uk/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC012478).