--- title: "Bideford Youth Pipe Band — check charity number 1098029 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bideford Youth Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098029. Education/training charity based in Lower Gunstone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bideford-youth-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:02:52.881Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bideford Youth Pipe Band is a registered charity (number 1098029) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £10,621 (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 Bideford Youth Pipe Band? Registered charity number 1098029 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lower Gunstone Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,621 Website [www.bidefordyouthpipeband.co.uk](http://www.bidefordyouthpipeband.co.uk/) ## What does Bideford Youth Pipe Band do? Traditional Scottish style pipe and drum band performing in carnivals and parades throughout South West England. Teaching young people to play the pipes and drums. ## What causes is Bideford Youth Pipe Band registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bideford Youth Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bideford Youth Pipe Band 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=bideford-youth-pipe-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bidefordyouthpipeband.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bideford Youth Pipe Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Bideford Youth Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098029) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bideford Youth Pipe Band's charity number? Bideford Youth Pipe Band's charity number is 1098029. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098029? Search 1098029 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bideford Youth Pipe Band do? Traditional Scottish style pipe and drum band performing in carnivals and parades throughout South West England. Teaching young people to play the pipes and drums. Does Bideford Youth Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bideford Youth Pipe Band. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bideford Youth Pipe Band? Bideford Youth Pipe Band's website is http://www.bidefordyouthpipeband.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098029).