01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC030406
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA7 5EL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Advance Education and Research through promoting and encouraging the public study of Family History, Genealogy and Local History in Renfrewshire. We average one meeting a month (over a nine month period), These are Face to face meetings and we also use Zoom to communicate with members of the Society that are unable to attend meetings (Hybrid), on subjects that are of interest to members of the Society. A Journal is published twice a year for members and is also made available to other Family History Societies and libraries. Transcribing and publication of historical records e.g.. Census, Death/Burial Index etc. Also offer assistance with personal research, training and guidance. Carry out Research projects. Have members present in Paisley Abbey Mill (2 mornings a week) for advice to visitors. Provide information via web site.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
The objects of the Society will be to advance education through promoting and encouraging the public study of Family history, genealogy and local history in Renfrewshire
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,718 | £1,562 | 0 | 31 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,662 | £1,050 | 0 | 26 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,322 | £591 | 0 | 29 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,024 | £794 | 0 | 20 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,355 | £927 | 0 | 9 November 2021 |
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
- 36 Dunsmore Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.renfrewshirefhs.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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