Scottish Genealogy Society (SCIO)
Also known as: Sgs
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC053432
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed May 14, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- June 12, 2024
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 15 Victoria Terrace
Edinburgh
EH1 2JL
Contact
- Website
scotsgenealogy.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education'
To promote and increase public interest, appreciation and knowledge in Scottish Family History and genealogical studies by presenting public talks, and other events that support and encourage participation. To provide opportunities and facilities for research i.e. by operating a research centre and library. To do all lawful things which are deemed to further the purposes of the SGS or and conducive or incidental to doing so, subject to previous comment
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The principal purposes of the SGS are to advance education and lifelong learning by promoting the study of Scottish family history and genealogy. 5 In furtherance of these purposes, the SGS seeks: - 5.1 To promote and increase public interest, appreciation, and knowledge in Scottish family history and genealogical studies by presenting public talks, and other events that support and encourage participation. 5.2 To provide opportunities and facilities for research i.e., by operating a research centre and library. 5.3 To do all lawful things which are deemed to further the purposes of the SGS or are conducive or incidental to doing so, subject to clause 5.2.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | May 14, 2026On time | £49,574 | £61,143 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.