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Renfrewshire Family History Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC030406
Status
Active
Registered
May 22, 2000
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
36 Dunsmore Road
Bishopton
Renfrewshire
PA7 5EL

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

Advance Education and Research through promoting and encouraging the public study of Family History, Genealogy and Local History in Renfrewshire. We average one meeting a month (over a nine month period), These are Face to face meetings and we also use Zoom to communicate with members of the Society that are unable to attend meetings (Hybrid), on subjects that are of interest to members of the Society. A Journal is published twice a year for members and is also made available to other Family History Societies and libraries. Transcribing and publication of historical records e.g.. Census, Death/Burial Index etc. Also offer assistance with personal research, training and guidance. Carry out Research projects. Have members present in Paisley Abbey Mill (2 mornings a week) for advice to visitors. Provide information via web site.

Objectives: The objects of the Society will be to advance education through promoting and encouraging the public study of Family history, genealogy and local history in Renfrewshire

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Renfrewshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £1,718 £1,562
March 31, 2024 £1,662 £1,050
March 31, 2023 £2,322 £591
March 31, 2022 £2,024 £794
March 31, 2021 £2,355 £927