Is Culter and District Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Culter and District Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC052960) 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 Culter and District Pipe Band's charity number?

Culter and District Pipe Band's charity number is SC052960. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052960?

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Does Culter and District Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Culter and District Pipe Band?

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When was Culter and District Pipe Band registered as a charity?

Culter and District Pipe Band was entered on the register on 21 November 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052960Unincorporated association

Culter and District Pipe Band

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

Culter and District 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 Culter and District Pipe Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £39,835
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £37,977
Registered charity number: SC052960
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.culterpipeband.org

Quick answer

Culter and District Pipe Band (number SC052960) 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 Culter and District Pipe Band do?

a)To encourage and promote the arts of piping and drumming with a view to advance the culture of pipe bands. b)To strengthen the education and development of individuals within piping and drumming particularly focusing on youth tuition and development. c)To participate in competitions held under the auspices of the RSPBA (and other organisations). d)To promote the Organisation within Peterculter, the North East of Scotland and nationally.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Culter and District Pipe Band

Answers Culter and District Pipe Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 21 November 2023
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Culter and District Pipe Band registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Culter and District Pipe Band yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Culter and District Pipe Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Culter and District Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC052960) 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 Culter and District Pipe Band's charity number?: Culter and District Pipe Band's charity number is SC052960. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052960?: Search SC052960 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 Culter and District Pipe Band do?: a)To encourage and promote the arts of piping and drumming with a view to advance the culture of pipe bands. b)To strengthen the education and development of individuals within piping and drumming particularly focusing on youth tuition and development. c)To participate in competitions held under the auspices of the RSPBA (and other organisations). d)To promote the Organisation within Peterculter, the North East of Scotland and nationally.
Does Culter and District Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Culter and 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 Culter and District Pipe Band?: Culter and District Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is https://www.culterpipeband.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 Culter and District Pipe Band registered as a charity?: Culter and District Pipe Band was entered on the register on 21 November 2023.

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.