Essex Society for Family History
Analysis
Essex Society for Family History is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Essex Society for Family History reported income of £29k and spending of £37k, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £28k to £29k (+2.0%), an average of +0.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Essex Society for Family History sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cardiff Rivers Group (£29k), Romsey and District Buildings Preservation Trust Limited (£29k) and Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Collection and transcription of original source material in the Essex Record Office, in Essex churches and churchyards, in Essex parish registers etc. Production of CDs of this material to widen access to these records.Monthly meetings and talks on local and family history at four venues across Essex.Attendance/promotion of Fairs / Open Days at Libraries and similar institutions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Rivers Group | Cardiff | £29k |
| Romsey and District Buildings Preservation Trust Limited | Romsey | £29k |
| Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust | Nantwich | £29k |
| Moorside Wetland Trust | Yateley | £29k |