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Shetland Family History Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC020018
Status
Active
Registered
March 25, 1992
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Shetland Family History Society
Shetland Amenity Trust
Garthspool
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0NY

Contact

Website
shetland-fhs.org.uk
Screenshot of the Shetland Family History Society website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

The society promotes the study of Family Jistory and Genealogy by studying, analsying and sharing information on Shetland individuals and families. Maintains links with other Family History societies. The Society's office is open 2 - 4 p.m. each weekday from the end of January until the first week of December when volunteers are happy to assist those interested in finding their Shetland roots - many of those visitors are from overseas. Appointments can be made available at other times when the office is not open. The society is still engaged in developing its website which has been a real success. Although the society did not hold an on-line conference in 2025, it is hoped that one will be held in 2026.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: To promote the study of Family History and Genealogy in Shetland by: •Studying, Analysing and sharing information on Shetland Individuals and Families •Maintaining links with other Family History Societies. •Maintaining reference links with approved subscribers. •Promoting study projects, special, interest and working groups

Geography

Main operating location
Shetland Islands
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 £18,171 £16,130
Dec. 31, 2024 £18,355 £26,104
Dec. 31, 2023 £16,590 £25,075
Dec. 31, 2022 £27,093 £17,720
Dec. 31, 2021 £15,401 £10,595
Dec. 31, 2020 £17,912 £15,600