Is City of Inverness Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists City of Inverness Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC047623) 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 City of Inverness Pipe Band's charity number?

City of Inverness Pipe Band's charity number is SC047623. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047623?

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Does City of Inverness Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to City of Inverness Pipe Band?

City of Inverness Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.cityofinvernesspipeband.scot. 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 City of Inverness Pipe Band registered as a charity?

City of Inverness Pipe Band was entered on the register on 7 August 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047623Unincorporated association

City of Inverness Pipe Band

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

City of Inverness Pipe Band is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about City of Inverness Pipe Band?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £12,256
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £17,859
Registered charity number: SC047623
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.cityofinvernesspipeband.scot

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City of Inverness Pipe Band (number SC047623) 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 City of Inverness Pipe Band do?

Our charity is dedicated to preserving and promoting the tradition of Scottish pipe band music. We provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the piping and drumming, attend and take part in competitions, and cultural events, promoting teamwork, engagement and social inclusion.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for City of Inverness Pipe Band

Answers City of Inverness Pipe Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 August 2017
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is City of Inverness Pipe Band registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Inverness Pipe Band yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is City of Inverness Pipe Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists City of Inverness Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC047623) 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 City of Inverness Pipe Band's charity number?: City of Inverness Pipe Band's charity number is SC047623. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047623?: Search SC047623 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 City of Inverness Pipe Band do?: Our charity is dedicated to preserving and promoting the tradition of Scottish pipe band music. We provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the piping and drumming, attend and take part in competitions, and cultural events, promoting teamwork, engagement and social inclusion.
Does City of Inverness Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Inverness 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 City of Inverness Pipe Band?: City of Inverness Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.cityofinvernesspipeband.scot. 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 City of Inverness Pipe Band registered as a charity?: City of Inverness Pipe Band was entered on the register on 7 August 2017.

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.