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Registered charity · No. SC030406Unincorporated associationRenfrewshire

Renfrewshire Family History Society

Renfrewshire Family History Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Renfrewshire.

Quick answer

Renfrewshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number SC030406) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,718 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC030406
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Renfrewshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£1,718

What the charity does

Advance Education and Research through promoting and encouraging the public study of Family History, Genealogy and Local History in Renfrewshire. We average one meeting a month (over a nine month period), These are Face to face meetings and we also use Zoom to communicate with members of the Society that are unable to attend meetings (Hybrid), on subjects that are of interest to members of the Society. A Journal is published twice a year for members and is also made available to other Family History Societies and libraries. Transcribing and publication of historical records e.g.. Census, De…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Renfrewshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number SC030406) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Renfrewshire Family History Society do?
Advance Education and Research through promoting and encouraging the public study of Family History, Genealogy and Local History in Renfrewshire. We average one meeting a month (over a nine month period), These are Face to face meetings and we also use Zoom to communicate with members of the Society that are unable to attend meetings (Hybrid), on subjects that are of interest to members of the Society. A Journal is published twice a year for members and is also made available to other Family History Societies and libraries. Transcribing and publication of historical records e.g.. Census, De…
How can I donate to Renfrewshire Family History Society?
Renfrewshire Family History Society's website is http://www.renfrewshirefhs.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.