01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC020018
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- ZE1 0NY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The society promotes the study of Family Jistory and Genealogy by studying, analsying and sharing information on Shetland individuals and families. Maintains links with other Family History societies. The Society's office is open 2 - 4 p.m. each weekday from the end of January until the first week of December when volunteers are happy to assist those interested in finding their Shetland roots - many of those visitors are from overseas. Appointments can be made available at other times when the office is not open. The society is still engaged in developing its website which has been a real success. Although the society did not hold an on-line conference in 2025, it is hoped that one will be held in 2026.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote the study of Family History and Genealogy in Shetland by: •Studying, Analysing and sharing information on Shetland Individuals and Families •Maintaining links with other Family History Societies. •Maintaining reference links with approved subscribers. •Promoting study projects, special, interest and working groups
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £18,171 | £16,130 | 0 | 14 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £18,355 | £26,104 | 0 | 10 July 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £16,590 | £25,075 | 0 | 20 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £27,093 | £17,720 | 0 | 4 July 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £15,401 | £10,595 | 0 | 15 April 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Shetland Family History Society , Shetland Amenity Trust, Garthspool, Lerwick, Shetland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.shetland-fhs.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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