--- title: "Nottinghamshire Family History Society — check charity number 515898 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nottinghamshire Family History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 515898. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in High Pavement. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nottinghamshire-family-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:33:03.276Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nottinghamshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 515898) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £15,605 (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 Nottinghamshire Family History Society? Registered charity number 515898 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location High Pavement Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,605 Website [www.nottsfhs.org](http://www.nottsfhs.org/) ## What does Nottinghamshire Family History Society do? Providing advice and help to people researching their family history, both in the UK and world wide both via books and CDs of data re births marriages and deaths, and also individual enquiries. This service is not just limited to Society Members. ## What causes is Nottinghamshire Family History Society registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nottinghamshire Family History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nottinghamshire 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=nottinghamshire-family-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nottsfhs.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nottinghamshire Family History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Nottinghamshire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 515898) 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 Nottinghamshire Family History Society's charity number? Nottinghamshire Family History Society's charity number is 515898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 515898? Search 515898 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 Nottinghamshire Family History Society do? Providing advice and help to people researching their family history, both in the UK and world wide both via books and CDs of data re births marriages and deaths, and also individual enquiries. This service is not just limited to Society Members. Does Nottinghamshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire Family History Society? Nottinghamshire Family History Society's website is http://www.nottsfhs.org — 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/515898).