Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Oxfordshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
Oxfordshire Family History Society (number 275891) 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 Oxfordshire Family History Society do?
A- To promote and advance the study of family history and genealogy with particular reference to the county of Oxfordshire. B- To locate, preserve, publish where applicable and make available relevant documents and archival material. C- Hold regular meetings, produce three journals per year and attend other societies and organisations fairs.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxfordshire Family History Society
Answers Oxfordshire Family History Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 does not record Oxfordshire Family History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Oxfordshire Family History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Ofhs
Where it says it operates
Oxfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Oxfordshire Family History Society registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxfordshire Family History Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oxfordshire Family History Society.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Oxfordshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Oxfordshire Family History Society as a registered charity (number 275891) 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 Oxfordshire Family History Society's charity number?
Oxfordshire Family History Society's charity number is 275891. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 275891?
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What does Oxfordshire Family History Society do?
A- To promote and advance the study of family history and genealogy with particular reference to the county of Oxfordshire. B- To locate, preserve, publish where applicable and make available relevant documents and archival material. C- Hold regular meetings, produce three journals per year and attend other societies and organisations fairs.
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How can I donate to Oxfordshire Family History Society?
Oxfordshire Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ofhs.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 Oxfordshire Family History Society?
The register does not record Oxfordshire Family History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Oxfordshire Family History Society's trustees paid?
Oxfordshire Family History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Oxfordshire Family History Society registered as a charity?
Oxfordshire Family History Society was entered on the register on 14 June 1978.