Sussex Family History Group
SFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from [email protected]. Bookstall at events.
Activities & Mission
SFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from [email protected]. Bookstall at events.
Grants
Sussex Family History Group makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £50,596
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £41,739 | £50,596 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £48,508 | £49,776 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £57,355 | £65,576 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £59,928 | £54,791 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £65,794 | £45,226 | 0 / 70 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sussex Family History Group
What does Sussex Family History Group do?
SFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from [email protected]. Bookstall at events.
How much income did Sussex Family History Group report in 2025?
Sussex Family History Group reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sussex Family History Group registered as a charity?
Sussex Family History Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 1977 as charity number 273726. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs Sussex Family History Group?
Sussex Family History Group is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael John Victor Izzard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sussex Family History Group operate?
Sussex Family History Group operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Sussex Family History Group a registered charity?
Yes — Sussex Family History Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273726.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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