--- title: "Arran Brass — check charity number SC010609 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arran Brass a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010609. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arran-brass retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:00.581Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arran Brass is a registered charity (number SC010609) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £2,630 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Arran Brass? Registered charity number SC010609 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location North Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,630 ## What does Arran Brass do? We are set up to enable anyone of any age or ability to learn , and regularly play a brass instrument. Playing an instrument is beneficial for mental wellbeing. We also meet weekly to practise and this brings social benefits to all members. As a band we provide music to charities, events and the elderly free of charge. We see the benefits our playing has to patients with dementia, and the elderly in our local care home. ## What causes is Arran Brass registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arran Brass yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arran Brass is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=arran-brass&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arran Brass a legitimate charity? Yes. Arran Brass is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010609) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Arran Brass's charity number? Arran Brass's charity number is SC010609. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010609? Search SC010609 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Arran Brass do? We are set up to enable anyone of any age or ability to learn , and regularly play a brass instrument. Playing an instrument is beneficial for mental wellbeing. We also meet weekly to practise and this brings social benefits to all members. As a band we provide music to charities, events and the elderly free of charge. We see the benefits our playing has to patients with dementia, and the elderly in our local care home. Does Arran Brass have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arran Brass. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Arran Brass? Arran Brass does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC010609).