--- title: "D & M Brass Band — charity SC054647 | CharityCompare" description: "D & M Brass Band (charity SC054647). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/d-m-brass-band retrieved: 2026-10-06T14:16:08.548Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC054647SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) D& # D & M Brass Band Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data D & M Brass Band is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.dmbrass.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054647) Work at D & M Brass Band? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=d-m-brass-band&type=claim&name=D%20%26%20M%20Brass%20Band) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about D & M Brass Band? Registered charity number SC054647 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.dmbrass.co.uk](http://www.dmbrass.co.uk/) Quick answer D & M Brass Band (number SC054647) 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 D & M Brass Band do? The organisation’s purposes are: Operate as a viable Brass Band (and in doing so, will): - i. Advance education experiences by: - a. Providing affordable music tuition. b. Providing access to equipment and facilities that supports positive learning c. Providing performance opportunities d. Working with local schools, authorities and national education bodies to widen curricular and extracurricular experiences ii. Promote advancement of the performing arts by:- a. Increasing public exposure to, appreciation of or involvement in the performing arts b. Reaching out to new audiences… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for D & M Brass Band Answers D & M Brass Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 16 October 2025 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is D & M Brass Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for D & M Brass Band yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score D & M Brass 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to D & M Brass Band? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=d-m-brass-band&type=claim&name=D%20%26%20M%20Brass%20Band) [Visit charity website](http://www.dmbrass.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is D & M Brass Band a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists D & M Brass Band as a registered charity (number SC054647) 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 D & M Brass Band's charity number? D & M Brass Band's charity number is SC054647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054647? Search SC054647 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 D & M Brass Band do? The organisation’s purposes are: Operate as a viable Brass Band (and in doing so, will): - i. Advance education experiences by: - a. Providing affordable music tuition. b. Providing access to equipment and facilities that supports positive learning c. Providing performance opportunities d. Working with local schools, authorities and national education bodies to widen curricular and extracurricular experiences ii. Promote advancement of the performing arts by:- a. Increasing public exposure to, appreciation of or involvement in the performing arts b. Reaching out to new audiences… Does D & M Brass Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for D & M Brass 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 D & M Brass Band? D & M Brass Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.dmbrass.co.uk. 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 D & M Brass Band registered as a charity? D & M Brass Band was entered on the register on 16 October 2025. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC054647).