The Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Analysis
The Buckinghamshire Family History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in November 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 makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Buckinghamshire Family History Society reported income of £14k and spending of £13k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £15k to £14k (-7.8%), an average of -2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Buckinghamshire Family History Society sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include En-Form (£14k), Kimpton Parish Church Restoration Trust (£14k) and Whitby in Bloom (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promote and encourage a) the public study of family history b) the preservation of archival material c) educational activities. Hold lectures, discussions and exhibitions and to organise educational and research visits. Transcribe and where possible publish relevant material. Engage in collaborative actions with similar societies and with established bodies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| En-Form | Colchester | £14k |
| Kimpton Parish Church Restoration Trust | Hitchin | £14k |
| Whitby in Bloom | Whitby | £14k |
| Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited | Sunderland | £14k |