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title: "City of Leeds Pipe Band — check charity number 1202490 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is City of Leeds Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202490. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Leeds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-leeds-pipe-band
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:59:45.113Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

City of Leeds Pipe Band is a registered charity (number 1202490) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,808 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 City of Leeds Pipe Band?

Registered charity number

1202490

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Leeds

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£4,808

Website

[leedspipeband.org.uk](http://leedspipeband.org.uk/)

## What does City of Leeds Pipe Band do?

Providing the sound and spectacle of the Pipes and Drums at community and charity events in and around Leeds.Providing free tuition for both pipes and drums.

## What causes is City of Leeds Pipe Band registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Leeds 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://leedspipeband.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is City of Leeds Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

Yes. City of Leeds Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202490) 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 City of Leeds Pipe Band's charity number?

City of Leeds Pipe Band's charity number is 1202490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202490?

Search 1202490 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 City of Leeds Pipe Band do?

Providing the sound and spectacle of the Pipes and Drums at community and charity events in and around Leeds.Providing free tuition for both pipes and drums.

Does City of Leeds Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Leeds 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 City of Leeds Pipe Band?

City of Leeds Pipe Band's website is http://leedspipeband.org.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/1202490).