Is Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society as a registered charity (number SC003311) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society's charity number?

Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society's charity number is SC003311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003311?

Search SC003311 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.

Does Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society?

Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.banchoryfiddlers.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society registered as a charity?

Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society was entered on the register on 28 July 1980.

Registered charity · No. SC003311Unincorporated association

Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £2,500
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £2,704
Registered charity number: SC003311
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.banchoryfiddlers.co.uk

Quick answer

Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society (number SC003311) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society do?

Encourage learning and performance of Scottish traditional music primarily on violin for children and adults. This is achieved by holding regular practice sessions, taking part in music festival competitions and public performances.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society

Answers Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 July 1980
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society as a registered charity (number SC003311) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society's charity number?: Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society's charity number is SC003311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003311?: Search SC003311 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 Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society do?: Encourage learning and performance of Scottish traditional music primarily on violin for children and adults. This is achieved by holding regular practice sessions, taking part in music festival competitions and public performances.
Does Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society. 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 Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society?: Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.banchoryfiddlers.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society registered as a charity?: Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society was entered on the register on 28 July 1980.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.