# Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC054457
- **Known as:** SoFIGG
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Aug. 7, 2025
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054457


## Contact

- **Address:** Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Third floor, 3 Hill Street, New Town, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH2 3JP



## Activities

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

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

**Beneficiaries:** 'Other defined groups'

**Objectives:** The advancement of science, specifically forensic investigative genetic genealogy, a new rapidly developing branch of forensic science, by establishing a network for FIGG practitioners as well as any members of the public interested in this field.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK