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Registered charity · No. 278815Ely

Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society

Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Ely.

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Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 278815) 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 £37,448 (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 Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society?

Registered charity number
278815
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Ely
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£37,448

What does Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society do?

To record and preserve records relating to family history in the county of Cambridgeshire. To make those records available to the public. To educate the public in family history research.

What causes is Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire 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 Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278815) 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 Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society's charity number?
Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society's charity number is 278815. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278815?
Search 278815 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 Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society do?
To record and preserve records relating to family history in the county of Cambridgeshire. To make those records available to the public. To educate the public in family history research.
Does Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire 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 Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society?
Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Family History Society's website is http://www.chfhs.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.