Is Tay Valley Family History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Tay Valley Family History Society as a registered charity (number SC016560) 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 Tay Valley Family History Society's charity number?

Tay Valley Family History Society's charity number is SC016560. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016560?

Search SC016560 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 Tay Valley Family History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tay Valley 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 Tay Valley Family History Society?

Tay Valley Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.tayvalleyfhs.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 Tay Valley Family History Society registered as a charity?

Tay Valley Family History Society was entered on the register on 10 December 1984.

Registered charity · No. SC016560Unincorporated association

Tay Valley Family History Society

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

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

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What are the key facts about Tay Valley Family History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £15,258
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £18,275
Registered charity number: SC016560
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: www.tayvalleyfhs.org.uk

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Tay Valley Family History Society (number SC016560) 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 Tay Valley Family History Society do?

Provide support and research facilities to our members. We also provide research for members of the public by email or walk in to the Centre.

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

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

Answers Tay Valley Family History Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 10 December 1984
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Tay Valley Family History Society registered for?

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tay Valley Family History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Tay Valley Family History Society as a registered charity (number SC016560) 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 Tay Valley Family History Society's charity number?: Tay Valley Family History Society's charity number is SC016560. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016560?: Search SC016560 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 Tay Valley Family History Society do?: Provide support and research facilities to our members. We also provide research for members of the public by email or walk in to the Centre.
Does Tay Valley Family History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tay Valley 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 Tay Valley Family History Society?: Tay Valley Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.tayvalleyfhs.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 Tay Valley Family History Society registered as a charity?: Tay Valley Family History Society was entered on the register on 10 December 1984.

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.