--- title: "Ayr Pipe Band Fund — check charity number SC000235 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ayr Pipe Band Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000235. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ayr-pipe-band-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:50.551Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ayr Pipe Band Fund is a registered charity (number SC000235) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £224 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ayr Pipe Band Fund? Registered charity number SC000235 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £224 ## What does Ayr Pipe Band Fund do? Promote and encourage pipe band music through financial support towards the operating costs of Ayr Pipe Band. ## What causes is Ayr Pipe Band Fund registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayr Pipe Band Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ayr Pipe Band Fund 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=ayr-pipe-band-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ayr Pipe Band Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Ayr Pipe Band Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000235) 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 Ayr Pipe Band Fund's charity number? Ayr Pipe Band Fund's charity number is SC000235. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000235? Search SC000235 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 Ayr Pipe Band Fund do? Promote and encourage pipe band music through financial support towards the operating costs of Ayr Pipe Band. Does Ayr Pipe Band Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayr Pipe Band Fund. 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 Ayr Pipe Band Fund? Ayr Pipe Band Fund 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=SC000235).