Is Orkney Family History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Family History Society as a registered charity (number SC026205) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Orkney Family History Society's charity number?

Orkney Family History Society's charity number is SC026205. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026205?

Search SC026205 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Orkney Family History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney 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 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Orkney Family History Society?

Orkney Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneyfhs.co.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.

When was Orkney Family History Society registered as a charity?

Orkney Family History Society was entered on the register on 18 March 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026205Unincorporated association

Orkney Family History Society

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Orkney Family History Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Family History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £17,167
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £19,026
Registered charity number: SC026205
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.orkneyfhs.co.uk

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Orkney Family History Society (number SC026205) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Orkney Family History Society do?

To help visitors to Orkney find their Orkney ancestors

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Family History Society

Answers Orkney Family History Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 March 1997
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Family History Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Family History Society. 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 Orkney Family History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Family History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Family History Society as a registered charity (number SC026205) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Orkney Family History Society's charity number?: Orkney Family History Society's charity number is SC026205. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026205?: Search SC026205 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Orkney Family History Society do?: To help visitors to Orkney find their Orkney ancestors
Does Orkney Family History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney 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 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Orkney Family History Society?: Orkney Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneyfhs.co.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.
When was Orkney Family History Society registered as a charity?: Orkney Family History Society was entered on the register on 18 March 1997.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.