Is Free UK Genealogy a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Free UK Genealogy as a registered charity (number 1096940) 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 Free UK Genealogy's charity number?

Free UK Genealogy's charity number is 1096940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1096940?

Search 1096940 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.

Does Free UK Genealogy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free UK Genealogy. 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 Free UK Genealogy?

Free UK Genealogy's website listed in our register data is http://www.freeukgenealogy.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.

What was Free UK Genealogy previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Free UK Genealogy: Freebmd.

When was Free UK Genealogy registered as a charity?

Free UK Genealogy was entered on the register on 9 April 2003.

Registered charity · No. 1096940

Free UK Genealogy

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Free UK Genealogy is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Free UK Genealogy?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1096940
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Winsleys House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk

Quick answer

Free UK Genealogy (number 1096940) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Free UK Genealogy do?

The charity provides access worldwide, and free of charge, to databases of genealogical information, develops tools to support community transcription of historical documents and promotes making family and wider history records available under open data formats.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Free UK Genealogy

Answers Free UK Genealogy gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Free UK Genealogy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 April 2003
Also known as: Free Births Marriages and Deaths; Freecen; Freereg
Previous names on the register: Freebmd
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

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

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Free UK Genealogy registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Free UK Genealogy yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Free UK Genealogy. 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 Free UK Genealogy?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Free UK Genealogy a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Free UK Genealogy as a registered charity (number 1096940) 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 Free UK Genealogy's charity number?: Free UK Genealogy's charity number is 1096940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1096940?: Search 1096940 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 Free UK Genealogy do?: The charity provides access worldwide, and free of charge, to databases of genealogical information, develops tools to support community transcription of historical documents and promotes making family and wider history records available under open data formats.
Does Free UK Genealogy have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free UK Genealogy. 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 Free UK Genealogy?: Free UK Genealogy's website listed in our register data is http://www.freeukgenealogy.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Free UK Genealogy?: The register records Free UK Genealogy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Free UK Genealogy previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Free UK Genealogy: Freebmd.
When was Free UK Genealogy registered as a charity?: Free UK Genealogy was entered on the register on 9 April 2003.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.