--- title: "Shetland Family History Society — charity SC020018 | CharityCompare" description: "Shetland Family History Society (charity SC020018): income £18,171 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shetland-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:55:07.949Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC020018Unincorporated association SF # Shetland Family History Society Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Shetland Family History Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.shetland-fhs.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC020018) Work at Shetland Family History Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shetland-family-history-society&type=claim&name=Shetland%20Family%20History%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Shetland Family History Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £18,171 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £16,130 Registered charity number SC020018 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Shetland Islands Website [www.shetland-fhs.org.uk](http://www.shetland-fhs.org.uk/) Quick answer Shetland Family History Society (number SC020018) 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 Shetland Family History Society do? The society promotes the study of Family Jistory and Genealogy by studying, analsying and sharing information on Shetland individuals and families. Maintains links with other Family History societies. The Society's office is open 2 - 4 p.m. each weekday from the end of January until the first week of December when volunteers are happy to assist those interested in finding their Shetland roots - many of those visitors are from overseas. Appointments can be made available at other times when the office is not open. The society is still engaged in developing its website which has been a real… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Family History Society Answers Shetland Family History Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR 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”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 25 March 1992 Where it says it operates Shetland Islands ## What causes is Shetland Family History Society registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Family History Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Shetland Family History Society? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shetland-family-history-society&type=claim&name=Shetland%20Family%20History%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.shetland-fhs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shetland Family History Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Family History Society as a registered charity (number SC020018) 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 Shetland Family History Society's charity number? Shetland Family History Society's charity number is SC020018. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020018? Search SC020018 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 Shetland Family History Society do? The society promotes the study of Family Jistory and Genealogy by studying, analsying and sharing information on Shetland individuals and families. Maintains links with other Family History societies. The Society's office is open 2 - 4 p.m. each weekday from the end of January until the first week of December when volunteers are happy to assist those interested in finding their Shetland roots - many of those visitors are from overseas. Appointments can be made available at other times when the office is not open. The society is still engaged in developing its website which has been a real… Does Shetland Family History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland 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 Shetland Family History Society? Shetland Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.shetland-fhs.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. When was Shetland Family History Society registered as a charity? Shetland Family History Society was entered on the register on 25 March 1992. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC020018).