--- title: "Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band — charity SC047938" description: "Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band (charity SC047938). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/deeside-caledonia-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-09-20T17:26:51.825Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band is listed as a registered charity (number SC047938) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £29,511 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band? Registered charity number SC047938 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £29,511 ## What does Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band do? To advance and promote traditional Scottish pipe band music and culture, primarily within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire area by performing at various public and private events in the local area. To advance Scottish pipe band culture and musical heritage by providing a tuition service to members of the public who may be interested in learning the bagpipes, bass drum, tenor drum or snare drum. ## What causes is Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Deeside Caledonia 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Deeside Caledonia Pipe 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=deeside-caledonia-pipe-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC047938) 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 Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band's charity number? Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band's charity number is SC047938. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047938? Search SC047938 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 Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band do? To advance and promote traditional Scottish pipe band music and culture, primarily within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire area by performing at various public and private events in the local area. To advance Scottish pipe band culture and musical heritage by providing a tuition service to members of the public who may be interested in learning the bagpipes, bass drum, tenor drum or snare drum. Does Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deeside Caledonia 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 Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band? Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC047938).