--- title: "Sussex Family History Group — check charity number 273726 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sussex Family History Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273726. Education/training charity based in Woollards Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sussex-family-history-group retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:21:02.742Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sussex Family History Group is a registered charity (number 273726) 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 £48,508 (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 Sussex Family History Group? Registered charity number 273726 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Woollards Way Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £48,508 Website [www.sfhg.uk](http://www.sfhg.uk/) ## What does Sussex Family History Group do? SFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from publications@sfhg.uk. Bookstall at events. ## What causes is Sussex Family History Group registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sussex Family History Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sussex Family History Group 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=sussex-family-history-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sfhg.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sussex Family History Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Sussex Family History Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273726) 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 Sussex Family History Group's charity number? Sussex Family History Group's charity number is 273726. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273726? Search 273726 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 Sussex Family History Group do? SFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from publications@sfhg.uk. Bookstall at events. Does Sussex Family History Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sussex Family History Group. 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 Sussex Family History Group? Sussex Family History Group's website is http://www.sfhg.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/273726).