# Orkney Family History Society

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC026205
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** March 18, 1997
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC026205


## Contact

- **Address:** Orkney Library & Archive, 44 Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney
- **Postcode:** KW15 1AG
- **Website:** www.orkneyfhs.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** The object of the Society is to promote the study of Family History and Genealogy of  individuals and families in Orkney or with Orkney connections by:-  a) the maintenance of a local organisation for the study, collection, analysis and sharing of relevant  information   b) the establishment and maintenance of links with other Family History groups and genealogical  Societies throughout the UK and overseas,  c) the establishment and maintenance of a library and other reference facilities as an information  resource for members and approved subscribers,  d) the promotion of study projects, special interest and working groups to pursue approved  assignments,  e) the acquisition or leasing of such equipment and assets (including property) considered  necessary in the furtherance of the above object,  f)  the employment of staff as necessary in the furtherance of the above object,  g) the taking of any other action that is beneficial to the development of the Society in the  fur

**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

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | £19997 | £19573 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | £20194 | £27758 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | £21414 | £19240 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | £17276 | £21780 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £18538 | £13289 |  -  | 0 |  |