Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain (number 1022738) 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 Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain do?
Organises lectures, seminars and workshops for members and the public. Publishes guides to the study of Jewish Genealogy available to all, a journal (Shemot) and newsletter. Operates a library open to all by arrangement. Promotes research into Jewish family history. Provides websites open to all containing details of more than 1000 Jewish communities in Great Britain.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
Answers Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain 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
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Scotland · Northern Ireland · Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain.
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Is Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain as a registered charity (number 1022738) 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 Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain's charity number?
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain's charity number is 1022738. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1022738?
Search 1022738 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 Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain do?
Organises lectures, seminars and workshops for members and the public. Publishes guides to the study of Jewish Genealogy available to all, a journal (Shemot) and newsletter. Operates a library open to all by arrangement. Promotes research into Jewish family history. Provides websites open to all containing details of more than 1000 Jewish communities in Great Britain.
Does Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain. 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 Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain?
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain's website listed in our register data is http://www.jgsgb.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 Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain?
The register records Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain 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.
Are Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain's trustees paid?
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain registered as a charity?
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain was entered on the register on 17 June 1993.