Cumbria Family History Society
Analysis
Cumbria Family History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire. It was registered in January 1987, 39 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 services and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Cumbria Family History Society reported income of £34k and spending of £23k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £28k to £34k (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Cumbria Family History Society sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope Valley Climate Action (£34k), The Stroudwater Textile Trust (£34k) and Parrox Hall Preservation Trust (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Cumbria; to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Valley Climate Action | Aston Lane | £34k |
| The Stroudwater Textile Trust | Gloucestershire | £34k |
| Parrox Hall Preservation Trust | Poulton-Le-Fylde | £34k |
| Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association CIO | Hampshire | £34k |