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Charity Details:

Orkney Family History Society

SC026205Registered charity from 18 March 1997
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Address Orkney Library & Archive
44 Junction Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
Postcode KW15 1AG
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
To promote the study of Family History and Genealogy in Orkney by:- (a) Establishing a local organisation for the study, collection, analysis and sharing of information on individuals and families in Orkney. (b). Establishing and maintaining links with other Family History groups and Genealogical Societies throughout the UK and overseas. (c) Establishing and maintaining a library or other reference facility as an information resource for members and approved subscribers. (d) Promoting study projects, special interests and working groups to pursue approved assignments. (e) Acquiring or leasing such equipment and assets (including property) considered necessary in the furtherance of the above points. (f) Employing staff as necessary in the furtherance of the above points.
Details of the charity's operations
Charity Status: Active
Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025
Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Constitutional Form Date: 18 Mar 1997
Geographical Spread: Operations cover all or most of Scotland
Main Operating Location: Orkney Islands
Purposes: "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"
Beneficiaries: "Other defined groups","No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types of activity undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Information Submission History
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Accounts
28 Feb 2021 £18,538 £13,289 20 Oct 2021 Yes
28 Feb 2022 £17,276 £21,780 30 Sept 2022 Yes
28 Feb 2023 £21,414 £19,240 07 Jul 2023 Yes
28 Feb 2024 £20,194 £27,758 29 Oct 2024 Yes Not published by OSCR
28 Feb 2025 No Annual Information due by 30 Nov 2025
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