The Northamptonshire Family History Society
Analysis
The Northamptonshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northampton. It was registered in March 1984, 42 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2026, The Northamptonshire Family History Society reported income of £15k and spending of £12k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income fell from £16k to £15k (-6.1%), an average of -1.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Northamptonshire Family History Society sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sustainable Hayfield (£15k), Love Hambrook Marshes CIO (£15k) and Dursley Town Trust (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Executive Committee continues to promote the study of family history through various media. This includes monthly meetings at 2 locations and also online, our quarterly journal, attendance at fairs and through the Society website. We also transcribe original documents and record Memorial Inscriptions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Hayfield | High Peak | £15k |
| Love Hambrook Marshes CIO | Kent | £15k |
| Dursley Town Trust | Gloucestershire | £15k |
| Palmer Sustainable | Carlisle | £15k |