The Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society
Analysis
The Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Market Harborough. It was registered in May 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 provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society reported income of £26k and spending of £32k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £24k to £26k (+6.9%), an average of +1.7% a year. 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 Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Agnes Museum Trust (£26k), Appleton Fields Association (£26k) and Eastern Sheppey Community Hub (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing help and support for people wanting to discover their ancestors and to provide a resource centre for that purpose.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Agnes Museum Trust | St Agnes | £26k |
| Appleton Fields Association | Wigan | £26k |
| Eastern Sheppey Community Hub | Kent | £26k |
| Reigate Park and Park Hill | Reigate | £26k |