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Norfolk Family History Society

Family History Society operating a library of Norfolk Genealogical Resources at Kirby Hall in Norwich, doing research, producing a quarterly magazine, The Norfolk Ancestor, and providing an online database for research purposes

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Activities & Mission

Family History Society operating a library of Norfolk Genealogical Resources at Kirby Hall in Norwich, doing research, producing a quarterly magazine, The Norfolk Ancestor, and providing an online database for research purposes

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
£68,797
Latest Expenditure
£54,295

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£68,797
£54,2950 / 45
2024
£59,346
£54,1350 / 50
2023
£51,978
£63,3860 / 40
2022
£56,957
£50,5630 / 30
2021
£53,879
£73,7350 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Family History Society

What does Norfolk Family History Society do?

Family History Society operating a library of Norfolk Genealogical Resources at Kirby Hall in Norwich, doing research, producing a quarterly magazine, The Norfolk Ancestor, and providing an online database for research purposes

How much income did Norfolk Family History Society report in 2025?

Norfolk Family History Society reported total income of £69k and reported expenditure of £54k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Norfolk Family History Society registered as a charity?

Norfolk Family History Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 1996 as charity number 1055410. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Norfolk Family History Society?

Norfolk Family History Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Norfolk Family History Society operate?

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

Is Norfolk Family History Society a registered charity?

Yes — Norfolk Family History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055410.

Details

Address
Kirby Hall
70 St Giles Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1LS
Registration Date
15 May 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055410
Charity Number
1055410

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Trustees

Alan Geoffrey Harper
Belinda Broad
CAROL GEORGINA REEVE
CAROLE ANN TAYLOR
CHARLES BUSH
PHILIP JOHN WHISCOMBE
Also governs 1 other charity
RICHARD ASHBERRY

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