Is Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC047993) 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 Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)'s charity number?

Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)'s charity number is SC047993. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)?

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Registered charity · No. SC047993SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)

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

Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £20,598
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £21,769
Registered charity number: SC047993
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: www.dcpb.scot

Quick answer

Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) (number SC047993) 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 Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) do?

We teach the the playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Drumming, from beginner learner level both children and adults alike. We are registered with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) the governing body of the pipe band world. We take on both adult and children recruits whatever there playing level is and develop them into functional pipers and drummers. We recruit people, who due to circumstances of health and well being, would not necessarily be recruited to a main stream competing pipe band.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)

Answers Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 11 December 2017
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC047993) 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 Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)'s charity number?: Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)'s charity number is SC047993. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047993?: Search SC047993 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 Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) do?: We teach the the playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Drumming, from beginner learner level both children and adults alike. We are registered with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) the governing body of the pipe band world. We take on both adult and children recruits whatever there playing level is and develop them into functional pipers and drummers. We recruit people, who due to circumstances of health and well being, would not necessarily be recruited to a main stream competing pipe band.
Does Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO). 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 Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)?: Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dcpb.scot. 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 Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Dundee City Pipe Band and Youth Music Initiative (SCIO) was entered on the register on 11 December 2017.

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.