--- title: "Bedfordshire Family History Society — check charity number 281677 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedfordshire Family History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281677. Education/training charity based in Research Centre . Office 1-7. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedfordshire-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:44:37.848Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedfordshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 281677) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £14,216 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Bedfordshire Family History Society? Registered charity number 281677 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Research Centre . Office 1-7 Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £14,216 Website [www.bfhs.org.uk](http://www.bfhs.org.uk/) ## What does Bedfordshire Family History Society do? The objectives of the BFHS are to advance the education of the public in the study of Family History. We publish a quarterly journal, hold monthly meetings (www.bfhs.org.uk), provide research, publish CDs of Beds Parish Registers, publish Monumental Inscriptions from Churchyards within Beds, run a bookstall & library, provide a range of look-up services and carry out other relevant activities. ## What causes is Bedfordshire Family History Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedfordshire Family History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedfordshire 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=bedfordshire-family-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bfhs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedfordshire Family History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedfordshire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281677) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bedfordshire Family History Society's charity number? Bedfordshire Family History Society's charity number is 281677. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281677? Search 281677 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bedfordshire Family History Society do? The objectives of the BFHS are to advance the education of the public in the study of Family History. We publish a quarterly journal, hold monthly meetings (www.bfhs.org.uk), provide research, publish CDs of Beds Parish Registers, publish Monumental Inscriptions from Churchyards within Beds, run a bookstall & library, provide a range of look-up services and carry out other relevant activities. Does Bedfordshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedfordshire 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bedfordshire Family History Society? Bedfordshire Family History Society's website is http://www.bfhs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/281677).