The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society (number 513437) 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 Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society do?
(a) to advance the education of the public in the study of genealogy, heraldry and family history.(b) to locate, publish and make accessible relevant documents and records.(c) to promote the preservation of such documents and records, particularly by transcription of original sources(d) to operate its own information service and build up a library
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
Answers The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry 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 Lancashire Family History and Heraldry 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
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Rossendale Society for Genealogy and Heraldry Lancashire
Where it says it operates
Throughout London · Bury · Rochdale · Lancashire · Blackburn With Darwen · Blackpool
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society.
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Is The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society as a registered charity (number 513437) 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 Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society's charity number?
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society's charity number is 513437. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 513437?
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What does The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society do?
(a) to advance the education of the public in the study of genealogy, heraldry and family history.(b) to locate, publish and make accessible relevant documents and records.(c) to promote the preservation of such documents and records, particularly by transcription of original sources(d) to operate its own information service and build up a library
Does The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry 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 Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society?
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lfhhs.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society?
The register records The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry 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 Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society's trustees paid?
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society: The Rossendale Society for Genealogy and Heraldry Lancashire.
When was The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society registered as a charity?
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society was entered on the register on 25 March 1983.