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Registered charity · No. 515599Manchester Central Library

The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society

The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Manchester Central Library.

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The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 515599) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £48,588 (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 The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society?

Registered charity number
515599
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Manchester Central Library
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£48,588
Website
mlfhs.uk

What does The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society do?

The principal activities of the charity throughout the year have continued to be that of promoting and encouraging the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history and also to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

What causes is The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Manchester and 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 515599) 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 The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society's charity number?
The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society's charity number is 515599. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 515599?
Search 515599 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 The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society do?
The principal activities of the charity throughout the year have continued to be that of promoting and encouraging the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history and also to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.
Does The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Manchester and 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 The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society?
The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society's website is https://mlfhs.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.