The Families in British India Society
The Families in British India Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in London.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1118885
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- London
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £34,161
- Website
- www.fibis.org
What the charity does
1) To promote and encourage the public study of family, social and economic history, genealogy, and related subjects such as local history, with particular reference to those areas which were administered by or of interest to the East India Company, or the Government of India during British rule.2) To promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.
Registered causes
Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Families in British India 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 The Families in British India Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Families in British India Society is a registered charity (number 1118885) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Families in British India Society do?
- 1) To promote and encourage the public study of family, social and economic history, genealogy, and related subjects such as local history, with particular reference to those areas which were administered by or of interest to the East India Company, or the Government of India during British rule.2) To promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.
- How can I donate to The Families in British India Society?
- The Families in British India Society's website is http://www.fibis.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.