Orkney Family History Society

Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC026205

Status

Active

Reporting

Up to date Last filed Aug. 3, 2026. Filing history

Registered

March 18, 1997

Legal form

Unincorporated association

Address

Contact

Website

orkneyfhs.co.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

To help visitors to Orkney find their Orkney ancestors

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

Objectives: To promote the study of Family History and Genealogy in Orkney by:- (a) Establishing a local organisation for the study, collection, analysis and sharing of information on individuals and families in Orkney. (b). Establishing and maintaining links with other Family History groups and Genealogical Societies throughout the UK and overseas. (c) Establishing and maintaining a library or other reference facility as an information resource for members and approved subscribers. (d) Promoting study projects, special interests and working groups to pursue approved assignments. (e) Acquiring or leasing such equipment and assets (including property) considered necessary in the furtherance of the above points. (f) Employing staff as necessary in the furtherance of the above points.

Geography

Main operating location

Orkney Islands

Geographical spread

Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.

Nearby

• Orkney Talking Newspaper 0.0 mi
• Crossroads Care Orkney Limited 0.1 mi
• Relationships Scotland Orkney 0.1 mi
• Advocacy Orkney 0.1 mi
• Orkney Theatre 0.1 mi

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