Is Caithness Family History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Caithness Family History Society as a registered charity (number SC029848) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Caithness Family History Society's charity number?

Caithness Family History Society's charity number is SC029848. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029848?

Search SC029848 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.

Does Caithness Family History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caithness 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 Caithness Family History Society?

Caithness Family History Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Caithness Family History Society registered as a charity?

Caithness Family History Society was entered on the register on 9 February 2000.

Registered charity · No. SC029848Unincorporated association

Caithness Family History Society

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Caithness Family History Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Caithness Family History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,573
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,730
Registered charity number: SC029848
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Caithness Family History Society (number SC029848) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Caithness Family History Society do?

CFHS provides information and advice to those who are seeking information about their family roots, normally those with a Caithness connection. It collects research and data in order to further the knowledge available and publishes, in print or on-line, the results of that research. Meetings are held within the County or virtually through an Internet provider to allow members and the general public hear about a specialist topic. Members of the society benefit by receiving a Journal, published or in electronic format, with two or three issues a year. Members are invited to contribute to it t…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Caithness Family History Society

Answers Caithness Family History Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 February 2000
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Caithness Family History Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Caithness Family History Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Caithness Family History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Caithness Family History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Caithness Family History Society as a registered charity (number SC029848) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Caithness Family History Society's charity number?: Caithness Family History Society's charity number is SC029848. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029848?: Search SC029848 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 Caithness Family History Society do?: CFHS provides information and advice to those who are seeking information about their family roots, normally those with a Caithness connection. It collects research and data in order to further the knowledge available and publishes, in print or on-line, the results of that research. Meetings are held within the County or virtually through an Internet provider to allow members and the general public hear about a specialist topic. Members of the society benefit by receiving a Journal, published or in electronic format, with two or three issues a year. Members are invited to contribute to it t…
Does Caithness Family History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caithness 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 Caithness Family History Society?: Caithness Family History Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Caithness Family History Society registered as a charity?: Caithness Family History Society was entered on the register on 9 February 2000.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.