--- title: "Borthwick & District Pipe Band — check charity number SC037328 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borthwick & District Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037328. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borthwick-district-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:23:12.084Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borthwick & District Pipe Band is a registered charity (number SC037328) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £41,123 (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 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](http://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. ## What causes is Borthwick & District Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borthwick & District Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borthwick & District 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=borthwick-district-pipe-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bdpb.org.uk/) ## 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](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=SC037328).