Borthwick & District Pipe Band
Borthwick & District Pipe Band is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Midlothian.
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What are the key facts about Borthwick & District Pipe Band?
- Registered charity number
- SC037328
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Midlothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £41,123
- Website
- www.bdpb.org.uk
What does Borthwick & District Pipe Band do?
Our charity teaches the art of playing pipes and drums to all ages but particularly young people which now has such a high demand with this art not being taught in our local authority schools and especially with the cuts that have also been made to music within the schools. Our band provides a fun and safe environment to learn with lessons and practices taking place in Gorebridge Church Hall, Gorebridge, Midlothian. The aim of our charity is to provide learning for all by eliminating financial barriers.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Borthwick & District Pipe Band a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Borthwick & District Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037328) 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 Borthwick & District Pipe Band's charity number?
- Borthwick & District Pipe Band's charity number is SC037328. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC037328?
- Search SC037328 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 Borthwick & District Pipe Band do?
- Our charity teaches the art of playing pipes and drums to all ages but particularly young people which now has such a high demand with this art not being taught in our local authority schools and especially with the cuts that have also been made to music within the schools. Our band provides a fun and safe environment to learn with lessons and practices taking place in Gorebridge Church Hall, Gorebridge, Midlothian. The aim of our charity is to provide learning for all by eliminating financial barriers.
- Does Borthwick & District Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borthwick & District Pipe Band. 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 Borthwick & District Pipe Band?
- Borthwick & District Pipe Band's website is http://www.bdpb.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.