--- title: "Islay Pipe Band — charity SC028598" description: "Islay Pipe Band (charity SC028598). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/islay-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-09-21T13:15:29.356Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Islay Pipe Band is listed as a registered charity (number SC028598) 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; 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. Its latest reported income was £19,216 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Islay Pipe Band? Registered charity number SC028598 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £19,216 Website [www.islaypipeband.wetpaint.com](http://www.islaypipeband.wetpaint.com/) ## What does Islay Pipe Band do? to encourage youth to learn bagpipes and drums but anyone can join ## What causes is Islay Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Islay Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Islay Pipe Band 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 Islay Pipe Band? - 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 Islay Pipe Band's charity number? Islay Pipe Band's charity number is SC028598. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028598? Search SC028598 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 Islay Pipe Band do? to encourage youth to learn bagpipes and drums but anyone can join Does Islay Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Islay Pipe Band. 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 Islay Pipe Band? Islay Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.islaypipeband.wetpaint.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=SC028598).