Is Derbyshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Derbyshire Family History Society as a registered charity (number 517162) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Derbyshire Family History Society's charity number?

Derbyshire Family History Society's charity number is 517162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517162?

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Does Derbyshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Derbyshire Family History Society?

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Derbyshire Family History Society

Derbyshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in environment/conservation/heritage, recreation, based in Derby.

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Quick answer

Derbyshire Family History Society is listed as a registered charity (number 517162) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £19,749 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Derbyshire Family History Society?

Registered charity number: 517162
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Derby
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31): £19,749
Website: www.dfhs.org.uk

What does Derbyshire Family History Society do?

Make library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Derbyshire Family History Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derbyshire 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Derbyshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Derbyshire Family History Society as a registered charity (number 517162) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Derbyshire Family History Society's charity number?: Derbyshire Family History Society's charity number is 517162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 517162?: Search 517162 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 Derbyshire Family History Society do?: Make library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.
Does Derbyshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire Family History Society?: Derbyshire Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.dfhs.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.