--- title: "The Irish Genealogical Research Society — charity 235886 | CharityCompare" description: "The Irish Genealogical Research Society (charity 235886): income £21,419 (2024). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-irish-genealogical-research-society retrieved: 2026-10-09T06:16:11.361Z 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. 235886 IG # The Irish Genealogical Research Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Irish Genealogical Research Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.irishancestors.ie/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=235886&subId=0) Work at The Irish Genealogical Research Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-irish-genealogical-research-society&type=claim&name=The%20Irish%20Genealogical%20Research%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Irish Genealogical Research Society? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £21,419 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £20,869 Registered charity number 235886 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Gillingham Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.irishancestors.ie](http://www.irishancestors.ie/) Quick answer The Irish Genealogical Research Society (number 235886) 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 The Irish Genealogical Research Society do? To promote and encourage the study of Irish genealogy and to collect books and manuscripts of genealogical value.Has a library of books and documents relating mainly to Irish Family History, currently in store. Materials can be retrieved upon request by members.Publishes some records relating to Irish Family History on Society's website.For details see the Society's website. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Irish Genealogical Research Society Answers The Irish Genealogical Research 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 records The Irish Genealogical Research Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) The Irish Genealogical Research 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 27 August 1964 Also known as Igrs Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Australia · Canada · Germany · Italy · Netherlands · New Zealand · Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 The Irish Genealogical Research Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Irish Genealogical Research Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Irish Genealogical Research 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 The Irish Genealogical Research 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. 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The register data used for this profile lists The Irish Genealogical Research Society as a registered charity (number 235886) 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 The Irish Genealogical Research Society's charity number? The Irish Genealogical Research Society's charity number is 235886. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 235886? Search 235886 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Irish Genealogical Research Society do? To promote and encourage the study of Irish genealogy and to collect books and manuscripts of genealogical value.Has a library of books and documents relating mainly to Irish Family History, currently in store. Materials can be retrieved upon request by members.Publishes some records relating to Irish Family History on Society's website.For details see the Society's website. Does The Irish Genealogical Research Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Irish Genealogical Research Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Irish Genealogical Research Society? The Irish Genealogical Research Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.irishancestors.ie/. 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 The Irish Genealogical Research Society? The register records The Irish Genealogical Research Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are The Irish Genealogical Research Society's trustees paid? The Irish Genealogical Research 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 The Irish Genealogical Research Society registered as a charity? The Irish Genealogical Research Society was entered on the register on 27 August 1964. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=235886&subId=0).