--- title: "Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society — check charity number 512906 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512906. Education/training charity based in Haydock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/liverpool-and-south-west-lancashire-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:00:06.318Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 512906) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £13,795 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society? Registered charity number 512906 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Haydock Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £13,795 Website [www.lswlfhs.org.uk](http://www.lswlfhs.org.uk/) ## What does Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society do? The society continues the service it began over 30 years ago. 6 groups offer help and support in researching family history in each of the areas covered by the Society and informational talks and group meetings are offered throughout the year. 10 help desks are run in conjunction with local libraries over a 50 mile radius. A vastly improved website is now available to both members and non members. ## What causes is Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Liverpool and South West Lancashire 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=liverpool-and-south-west-lancashire-family-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lswlfhs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512906) 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's charity number? Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's charity number is 512906. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512906? Search 512906 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society do? The society continues the service it began over 30 years ago. 6 groups offer help and support in researching family history in each of the areas covered by the Society and informational talks and group meetings are offered throughout the year. 10 help desks are run in conjunction with local libraries over a 50 mile radius. A vastly improved website is now available to both members and non members. Does Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Liverpool and South West Lancashire 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 Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society? Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society's website is http://www.lswlfhs.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/512906).