Is Community Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Community Band as a registered charity (number SC043326) 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 Community Band's charity number?

Community Band's charity number is SC043326. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043326?

Search SC043326 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.

Does Community Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community 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 Community Band?

Community Band's website listed in our register data is http://garnockvalleycommunityband.org/. 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 Community Band registered as a charity?

Community Band was entered on the register on 31 July 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043326SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Community Band

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

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

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What are the key facts about Community Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £4,215
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £4,724
Registered charity number: SC043326
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: garnockvalleycommunityband.org

Quick answer

Community Band (number SC043326) 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 Community Band do?

• To encourage and promote the involvement of musicians within the community and surrounding areas to perform in a concert band. The band rehearses regularly to prepare for a number of concerts and competitions which the band participates in during the course of the year.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Community Band

Answers Community Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 July 2012
Also known as: The Garnock Valley Community Concert Band
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Community Band registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Band yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Community Band. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Community Band as a registered charity (number SC043326) 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 Community Band's charity number?: Community Band's charity number is SC043326. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043326?: Search SC043326 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 Community Band do?: • To encourage and promote the involvement of musicians within the community and surrounding areas to perform in a concert band. The band rehearses regularly to prepare for a number of concerts and competitions which the band participates in during the course of the year.
Does Community Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community 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 Community Band?: Community Band's website listed in our register data is http://garnockvalleycommunityband.org/. 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 Community Band registered as a charity?: Community Band was entered on the register on 31 July 2012.

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.