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Registered charity · No. 1204390CIOFamily Research Centre,

Berkshire Family History Society

Berkshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Family Research Centre,.

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Berkshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 1204390) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £47,310 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Berkshire Family History Society?

Registered charity number
1204390
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Family Research Centre,
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£47,310

What does Berkshire Family History Society do?

The society works to advance education of the public in research into family history and genealogy, primarily but not exclusively within the boundaries of the pre-1974 Royal County of Berkshire; including Abingdon and the Vale of the White Horse. It also works to promote preservation, transcription, indexing and ready public accessibility of related records and information.

What causes is Berkshire Family History Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Berkshire Family History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Berkshire 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 Berkshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Berkshire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204390) 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 Berkshire Family History Society's charity number?
Berkshire Family History Society's charity number is 1204390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1204390?
Search 1204390 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 Berkshire Family History Society do?
The society works to advance education of the public in research into family history and genealogy, primarily but not exclusively within the boundaries of the pre-1974 Royal County of Berkshire; including Abingdon and the Vale of the White Horse. It also works to promote preservation, transcription, indexing and ready public accessibility of related records and information.
Does Berkshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berkshire 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 Berkshire Family History Society?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.