--- title: "Houghton - Le - Spring and District… — charity 1141472" description: "Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping… (charity 1141472). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/houghton-le-spring-and-district-piping-society retrieved: 2026-09-23T01:45:23.205Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society is listed as a registered charity (number 1141472) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,000 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society? Registered charity number 1141472 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Chilton Moor Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £7,000 ## What does Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society do? We are a group of people with a common interest of playing , performing and teaching the art of the 'Full Scottish Bagpipes, snare, bass and tenor drumming'. We do this by holding classes for anyone interested in learning to play Bagpipe and Snare, Bass and Tenor drums. We also perform and compete at Local, National and International Events ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society 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 Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society's charity number? Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society's charity number is 1141472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1141472? Search 1141472 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society do? We are a group of people with a common interest of playing , performing and teaching the art of the 'Full Scottish Bagpipes, snare, bass and tenor drumming'. We do this by holding classes for anyone interested in learning to play Bagpipe and Snare, Bass and Tenor drums. We also perform and compete at Local, National and International Events Does Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society? Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1141472&subId=0).