THE FEDERATION OF FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETIES
international body representing family history member societies and their members in encouraging promoting and fostering the study of family history genealogy and heraldry
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total unrestricted funds of £273,797, a decrease from the previous year's £274,136. The trustees confirm the company is in a healthy financial position with sufficient reserves to continue operations, noting that the policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to twelve months of core expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Company to maintain unrestricted funds which are free reserves of the Company at a level which equates to a minimum of twelve months core expenditure.” — page 8
“At the balance sheet date the amount due from Federation of Family History Societies Services Limited was £14,032 (2024 - £13,034).” — page 19
“Federation of Family History Societies Services Limited (‘the Services Company’), the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary” — page 7
Trustees
- Gary Stephenson
- Jaqueline Ann Simkins
- Margaret Lillian Roberts
- Ruth Mary Juliana Graham
- Stephen Charles Manning
- Yetunde Moronke Abiola
- sadie ann McMullon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £65k | £65k |
| 30/09/2024 | £53k | £67k |
| 30/09/2023 | £74k | £63k |
| 30/09/2022 | £71k | £56k |
| 30/09/2021 | £89k | £91k |
Common questions
Is THE FEDERATION OF FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total unrestricted funds of £273,797, a decrease from the previous year's £274,136. The trustees confirm the company is in a healthy financial position with sufficient reserves to continue operations, noting that the policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to twelve months of core expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.