--- title: "Borders Family History Society — check charity number SC005531 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borders Family History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005531. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borders-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:33:06.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borders Family History Society is a registered charity (number SC005531) 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 £16,764 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Borders Family History Society? Registered charity number SC005531 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,764 Website [www.bordersfhs.org.uk](http://www.bordersfhs.org.uk/) ## What does Borders Family History Society do? Hold regular public meetings, and carry out genealogy research, the results of which are published. Provide an archive and research facility and publish a magazine three times per year. Maintain a website with reference material. Provide a research service to assist family historians Undertake projects to increase and improve the resources available for the family and local historian, including recording Monumental Inscriptions, indexing Poor Law records and Police and Criminal Record. ## What causes is Borders Family History Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borders Family History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borders 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=borders-family-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bordersfhs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Borders Family History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Borders Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005531) 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 Borders Family History Society's charity number? Borders Family History Society's charity number is SC005531. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005531? Search SC005531 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 Borders Family History Society do? Hold regular public meetings, and carry out genealogy research, the results of which are published. Provide an archive and research facility and publish a magazine three times per year. Maintain a website with reference material. Provide a research service to assist family historians Undertake projects to increase and improve the resources available for the family and local historian, including recording Monumental Inscriptions, indexing Poor Law records and Police and Criminal Record. Does Borders Family History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders 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 Borders Family History Society? Borders Family History Society's website is http://www.bordersfhs.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=SC005531).