--- title: "Caithness Family History Society — check charity number SC029848 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Caithness Family History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029848. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caithness-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:22:11.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Caithness Family History Society is a registered charity (number SC029848) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,573 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Caithness Family History Society? Registered charity number SC029848 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £2,573 ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caithness 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=caithness-family-history-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Caithness Family History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Caithness Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029848) 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 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. 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=SC029848).