--- title: "Community Band — check charity number SC043326 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043326. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-band retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:16:34.249Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community Band is a registered charity (number SC043326) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £4,215 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Community Band? Registered charity number SC043326 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £4,215 Website [garnockvalleycommunityband.org](http://garnockvalleycommunityband.org/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community 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=community-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://garnockvalleycommunityband.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Community Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043326) 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 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 is http://garnockvalleycommunityband.org/ — 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=SC043326).