Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society (number 512906) 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society do?
The society continues the service it began over 30 years ago. 6 groups offer help and support in researching family history in each of the areas covered by the Society and informational talks and group meetings are offered throughout the year. 10 help desks are run in conjunction with local libraries over a 50 mile radius. A vastly improved website is now available to both members and non members.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society
Answers Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society 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
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society'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
Previous names on the register
Liverpool and District Family History Society
Where it says it operates
Liverpool City · Sefton · Wirral · Lancashire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society yet?
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Is Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society as a registered charity (number 512906) 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's charity number?
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's charity number is 512906. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 512906?
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What does Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society do?
The society continues the service it began over 30 years ago. 6 groups offer help and support in researching family history in each of the areas covered by the Society and informational talks and group meetings are offered throughout the year. 10 help desks are run in conjunction with local libraries over a 50 mile radius. A vastly improved website is now available to both members and non members.
Does Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Liverpool and South West Lancashire 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society?
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lswlfhs.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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society?
The register records Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's trustees paid?
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society: Liverpool and District Family History Society.
When was Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society registered as a charity?
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society was entered on the register on 19 July 1982.