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Registered charity · No. 288668Hartwell

The Northamptonshire Family History Society

The Northamptonshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Hartwell.

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The Northamptonshire Family History Society is a registered charity (number 288668) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £15,237 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Northamptonshire Family History Society?

Registered charity number
288668
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Hartwell
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£15,237

What does The Northamptonshire Family History Society do?

The Executive Committee continues to promote the study of family history through various media. This includes monthly meetings at 2 locations and also online, our quarterly journal, attendance at fairs and through the Society website. We also transcribe original documents and record Memorial Inscriptions.

What causes is The Northamptonshire Family History Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Northamptonshire Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288668) 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 Northamptonshire Family History Society's charity number?
The Northamptonshire Family History Society's charity number is 288668. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 288668?
Search 288668 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 Northamptonshire Family History Society do?
The Executive Committee continues to promote the study of family history through various media. This includes monthly meetings at 2 locations and also online, our quarterly journal, attendance at fairs and through the Society website. We also transcribe original documents and record Memorial Inscriptions.
Does The Northamptonshire Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire Family History Society?
The Northamptonshire Family History Society's website is http://www.northants-fhs.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.