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Registered charity · No. 285008Chelmsford

Hertfordshire Family History Society

Hertfordshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Chelmsford.

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Hertfordshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 285008) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,363 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Hertfordshire Family History Society?

Registered charity number
285008
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Chelmsford
Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)
£7,363

What does Hertfordshire Family History Society do?

To advance the education of the public in the study of family and population history principally within the County of Hertfordshire

What causes is Hertfordshire Family History Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hertfordshire Family History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hertfordshire 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hertfordshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Hertfordshire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285008) 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 Hertfordshire Family History Society's charity number?
Hertfordshire Family History Society's charity number is 285008. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285008?
Search 285008 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 Hertfordshire Family History Society do?
To advance the education of the public in the study of family and population history principally within the County of Hertfordshire
Does Hertfordshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire Family History Society?
Hertfordshire Family History Society's website is http://www.hertsfhs.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.