01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029006
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- FK3 8RB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charity set up to assist member societies to promote awareness of and facilities to undertake family history societies for members and the general public. Charity provides advice and has meetings twice a year to facilitate exchange of news and informaton.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
In furtherance thereof the Association shall seek to: (a) co-ordinate and assist the work of member societies and bodies interested in Scottish family history, genealogy and local history. (b) provide a forum for the exchange, collection and distribution of information amongst member societies. (c) act as spokesman with National and Local Government Bodies and Agencies, The Federation of Family History Societies and International Associations etc. on behalf of its members as requested. I (d) engage in educational activities. publication and sale of relevant information
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £1,503 | £1,191 | 0 | 15 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £1,507 | £1,337 | 0 | 28 July 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £1,482 | £1,640 | 0 | 8 July 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £1,783 | £1,318 | 0 | 15 May 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £2,107 | £1,848 | 0 | 16 March 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
- 49 Waverley Crescent, Grangemouth
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.safhs.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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