--- title: "Granite City Pipes & Drums — charity SC045675" description: "Granite City Pipes & Drums (charity SC045675). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/granite-city-pipes-drums retrieved: 2026-09-22T05:10:17.003Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Granite City Pipes & Drums is listed as a registered charity (number SC045675) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £15,850 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Granite City Pipes & Drums? Registered charity number SC045675 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £15,850 Website [www.granitecitypipesanddrums.com](https://www.granitecitypipesanddrums.com/) ## What does Granite City Pipes & Drums do? The objects of the Band are to promote and develop playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Pipe Band drumming within the context of pipe band culture and to maintain a bond of fellowship and mutual interest amongst its members. to provide tuition in piping and drumming and to perform as a Pipe Band in the community and in competition. the Band will seek to promote a youth development policy that encourages and sustains the musical heritage of piping and drumming of Scotland. The Band will enjoy charitable status and comply with the regulations required of it by the Office of the Scottish Charity… ## What causes is Granite City Pipes & Drums registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Granite City Pipes & Drums yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Granite City Pipes & Drums 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 Granite City Pipes & Drums? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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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 Granite City Pipes & Drums's charity number? Granite City Pipes & Drums's charity number is SC045675. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045675? Search SC045675 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 Granite City Pipes & Drums do? The objects of the Band are to promote and develop playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Pipe Band drumming within the context of pipe band culture and to maintain a bond of fellowship and mutual interest amongst its members. to provide tuition in piping and drumming and to perform as a Pipe Band in the community and in competition. the Band will seek to promote a youth development policy that encourages and sustains the musical heritage of piping and drumming of Scotland. The Band will enjoy charitable status and comply with the regulations required of it by the Office of the Scottish Charity… Does Granite City Pipes & Drums have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Granite City Pipes & Drums. 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 Granite City Pipes & Drums? Granite City Pipes & Drums's website listed in our register data is https://www.granitecitypipesanddrums.com. 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. 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=SC045675).