Orkney Family History Society
Orkney Family History Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Orkney Islands.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC026205
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Orkney Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)
- £19,997
- Website
- www.orkneyfhs.co.uk
What the charity does
The object of the Society is to promote the study of Family History and Genealogy of individuals and families in Orkney or with Orkney connections by:- a) the maintenance of a local organisation for the study, collection, analysis and sharing of relevant information b) the establishment and maintenance of links with other Family History groups and genealogical Societies throughout the UK and overseas, c) the establishment and maintenance of a library and other reference facilities as an information resource for members and approved subscribers, d) the promotion of study projects, spe…
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Orkney Family History Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Orkney Family History Society is a registered charity (number SC026205) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Orkney Family History Society do?
- The object of the Society is to promote the study of Family History and Genealogy of individuals and families in Orkney or with Orkney connections by:- a) the maintenance of a local organisation for the study, collection, analysis and sharing of relevant information b) the establishment and maintenance of links with other Family History groups and genealogical Societies throughout the UK and overseas, c) the establishment and maintenance of a library and other reference facilities as an information resource for members and approved subscribers, d) the promotion of study projects, spe…
- How can I donate to Orkney Family History Society?
- Orkney Family History Society's website is http://www.orkneyfhs.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.