01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC026205
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KW15 1AG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To help visitors to Orkney find their Orkney ancestors
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
- 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 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.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £17,167 | £19,026 | 0 | 3 August 2026 |
| 28 February 2025 | £19,997 | £19,573 | 0 | 9 November 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £20,194 | £27,758 | 0 | 29 October 2024 |
| 28 February 2023 | £21,414 | £19,240 | 0 | 7 July 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £17,276 | £21,780 | 0 | 30 September 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
- Orkney Library & Archive, 44 Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.orkneyfhs.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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