Is Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD as a registered charity (number SC044971) 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 Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD's charity number?

Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD's charity number is SC044971. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC044971Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD

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

Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £18,132
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,518
Registered charity number: SC044971
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Renfrewshire
Website: www.gspda.co

Quick answer

Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD (number SC044971) 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 Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD do?

We deliver free tuition in piping and drumming to both adult and junior members of the local community through the established Govan Schools and Community Pipe Band. The band is competitive so we have a presence both at community level and within the RSPBA framework of graded pipe bands. Fund raising events are the main source of income, along with a some donations and a small contribution from band members if they are able.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD

Answers Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 4 July 2014
Where it says it operates: East Renfrewshire

What causes is Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD as a registered charity (number SC044971) 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 Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD's charity number?: Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD's charity number is SC044971. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044971?: Search SC044971 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 Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD do?: We deliver free tuition in piping and drumming to both adult and junior members of the local community through the established Govan Schools and Community Pipe Band. The band is competitive so we have a presence both at community level and within the RSPBA framework of graded pipe bands. Fund raising events are the main source of income, along with a some donations and a small contribution from band members if they are able.
Does Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD. 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 Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD?: Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD's website listed in our register data is http://www.gspda.co. 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 Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD registered as a charity?: Govan Schools & Community Pipe Band LTD was entered on the register on 4 July 2014.

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.