Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
West Surrey Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
West Surrey Family History Society (number 278091) 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 West Surrey Family History Society do?
The objectives of the Society are to collect, index, co-ordinate, publish and make accessible, in the interests of genealogy, any documents or records relating to the ancient County of Surrey; to promote the preservation of such documents or records; to encourage the study of genealogy; to assist educationally, by lectures or otherwise, in record research. Regular Meetings at six venues.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Surrey Family History Society
Answers West Surrey Family History Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 West Surrey Family History 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
West Surrey Family History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Surrey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 West Surrey Family History Society registered for?
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Is West Surrey Family History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists West Surrey Family History Society as a registered charity (number 278091) 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 West Surrey Family History Society's charity number?
West Surrey Family History Society's charity number is 278091. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278091?
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What does West Surrey Family History Society do?
The objectives of the Society are to collect, index, co-ordinate, publish and make accessible, in the interests of genealogy, any documents or records relating to the ancient County of Surrey; to promote the preservation of such documents or records; to encourage the study of genealogy; to assist educationally, by lectures or otherwise, in record research. Regular Meetings at six venues.
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How can I donate to West Surrey Family History Society?
West Surrey Family History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wsfhs.org. 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 West Surrey Family History Society?
The register records West Surrey Family History 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 West Surrey Family History Society's trustees paid?
West Surrey Family History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was West Surrey Family History Society registered as a charity?
West Surrey Family History Society was entered on the register on 27 July 1979.