Oxfordshire Family History Society
Analysis
Oxfordshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in June 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Oxfordshire Family History Society reported income of £49k and spending of £108k, spending 221% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £55k to £49k (-11%), an average of -2.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Oxfordshire Family History Society sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Foxcote Manor Society (£49k), River Thames Society (£49k) and The Bailiff Jurats and Commonality of Romney Marsh (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A- To promote and advance the study of family history and genealogy with particular reference to the county of Oxfordshire. B- To locate, preserve, publish where applicable and make available relevant documents and archival material. C- Hold regular meetings, produce three journals per year and attend other societies and organisations fairs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Foxcote Manor Society | Somerset | £49k |
| River Thames Society | Windsor | £49k |
| The Bailiff Jurats and Commonality of Romney Marsh | Ashford | £49k |
| Round Tower Churches Society | Attleborough | £49k |