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title: "Free UK Genealogy — check charity number 1167484 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Free UK Genealogy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167484. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Park Gates. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/free-uk-genealogy-2
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:31:30.801Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Free UK Genealogy is a registered charity (number 1167484) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £126,520 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Free UK Genealogy?

Registered charity number

1167484

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Park Gates

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£126,520

Website

[www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk](http://www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk/)

## What does Free UK Genealogy do?

Promoting making historic records available as open dataDeveloping open source tools for transcription and enhancement of OCR textsProviding databases of information and associated digitised images of historic records including the indexes to records of Birth, Marriage & Death (FreeBMD), Parish Registers and similar records (FreeREG), and Census records (FreeCEN)

## What causes is Free UK Genealogy registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Free UK Genealogy yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Free UK Genealogy is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners)
add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score.

[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=free-uk-genealogy-2&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Free UK Genealogy a legitimate charity?

Yes. Free UK Genealogy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167484) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Free UK Genealogy's charity number?

Free UK Genealogy's charity number is 1167484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1167484?

Search 1167484 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Free UK Genealogy do?

Promoting making historic records available as open dataDeveloping open source tools for transcription and enhancement of OCR textsProviding databases of information and associated digitised images of historic records including the indexes to records of Birth, Marriage & Death (FreeBMD), Parish Registers and similar records (FreeREG), and Census records (FreeCEN)

Does Free UK Genealogy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free UK Genealogy. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Free UK Genealogy?

Free UK Genealogy's website is http://www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167484).