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East Surrey Family History Society

Hold regular meetings about family, local and social history matters. Issue a quarterly Journal. Attend family history and heritage events to provide advice and information. Maintain a research centre, containing our unpublished research material and a library with a help desk for the use of members and the general public.Transcribe and publish family history records.

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Activities & Mission

Hold regular meetings about family, local and social history matters. Issue a quarterly Journal. Attend family history and heritage events to provide advice and information. Maintain a research centre, containing our unpublished research material and a library with a help desk for the use of members and the general public.Transcribe and publish family history records.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,612
Latest Expenditure
£9,218

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£10,220
£8,0570 / 10
2022
£10,542
£11,8930 / 25
2021
£10,821
£6,6180 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Surrey Family History Society

What does East Surrey Family History Society do?

Hold regular meetings about family, local and social history matters. Issue a quarterly Journal. Attend family history and heritage events to provide advice and information. Maintain a research centre, containing our unpublished research material and a library with a help desk for the use of members and the general public.Transcribe and publish family history records.

How much income did East Surrey Family History Society report in 2024?

East Surrey Family History Society reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was East Surrey Family History Society registered as a charity?

East Surrey Family History Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1983 as charity number 286659. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs East Surrey Family History Society?

East Surrey Family History Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Jean Adams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Surrey Family History Society operate?

East Surrey Family History Society operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Surrey Family History Society a registered charity?

Yes — East Surrey Family History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286659.

Details

Address
Weir Cottage
Church Road
Copthorne
RH10 3RD
Registration Date
4 May 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286659
Charity Number
286659

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Trustees

Susan Jean Adams Chair
Ann Veronica Turnor
David Geoffrey Fairbairn
June Margaret Hayles
Lesley Ann Barker
Monica Louise Polley
Peter John Heather
Timothy David Pardoe

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