--- title: "Gloucestershire Family History Society — check charity number 296959 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gloucestershire Family History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296959. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Heritage Hub. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gloucestershire-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:46:30.191Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gloucestershire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 296959) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £25,815 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Gloucestershire Family History Society? Registered charity number 296959 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Heritage Hub Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,815 Website [www.gfhs.org.uk](http://www.gfhs.org.uk/) ## What does Gloucestershire Family History Society do? To promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Gloucestershire, and the preservation, security and accessibility of archived material. ## What causes is Gloucestershire Family History Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gloucestershire Family History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gloucestershire Family History Society 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=gloucestershire-family-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gfhs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gloucestershire Family History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Gloucestershire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296959) 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 Gloucestershire Family History Society's charity number? Gloucestershire Family History Society's charity number is 296959. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296959? Search 296959 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 Gloucestershire Family History Society do? To promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Gloucestershire, and the preservation, security and accessibility of archived material. Does Gloucestershire Family History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gloucestershire Family History Society. 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 Gloucestershire Family History Society? Gloucestershire Family History Society's website is http://www.gfhs.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/296959).