Highland Granite
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Highland Granite is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Highland Granite?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £15,148
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £9,644
- Registered charity number
- SC049249
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Aberdeenshire
Quick answer
What does Highland Granite do?
The Highland Granite Development Pipe Band serves to enrich the cultural landscape of Aberdeenshire (Buchan, Formartine, and Garioch) by providing young people with accessible and high-quality piping and drumming instruction on a weekly basis, we offer readily available, affordable options for youth to learn and participate in this rich aspect of Scottish culture. Our organization tackles this need by and have achieved this through a number of local performances and supporting community initiatives.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland Granite
Answers Highland Granite 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
- Also known as
- Highland Granite Pipes & Drums
- Where it says it operates
- Aberdeenshire
What causes is Highland Granite registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Highland Granite a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Highland Granite as a registered charity (number SC049249) 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 Highland Granite's charity number?
- Highland Granite's charity number is SC049249. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC049249?
- Search SC049249 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 Highland Granite do?
- The Highland Granite Development Pipe Band serves to enrich the cultural landscape of Aberdeenshire (Buchan, Formartine, and Garioch) by providing young people with accessible and high-quality piping and drumming instruction on a weekly basis, we offer readily available, affordable options for youth to learn and participate in this rich aspect of Scottish culture. Our organization tackles this need by and have achieved this through a number of local performances and supporting community initiatives.
- Does Highland Granite have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Granite. 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 Highland Granite?
- Highland Granite's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/highlandgranitepd. 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 Highland Granite registered as a charity?
- Highland Granite was entered on the register on 25 April 2019.
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.