Is Johnstone Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Johnstone Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC025424) 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 Johnstone Pipe Band's charity number?

Johnstone Pipe Band's charity number is SC025424. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC025424?

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Does Johnstone Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Johnstone 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 Johnstone Pipe Band?

Johnstone Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.jpb.org.uk. 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 Johnstone Pipe Band registered as a charity?

Johnstone Pipe Band was entered on the register on 16 October 1996.

Registered charity · No. SC025424Unincorporated association

Johnstone Pipe Band

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

Johnstone Pipe Band is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Johnstone Pipe Band?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-04: £56,934
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-04: £50,613
Registered charity number: SC025424
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.jpb.org.uk

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Johnstone Pipe Band (number SC025424) 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 Johnstone Pipe Band do?

We achieve our purpose by running the pipe bands, maintaining standards and traditions by competing in pipe band competitions and Highland Games. we also engage in educational programmes and work in conjunction with Renfrewshire Schools.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Johnstone Pipe Band

Answers Johnstone Pipe Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 4 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 October 1996
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Johnstone Pipe Band registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Johnstone Pipe Band yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Johnstone Pipe Band. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Johnstone Pipe Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Johnstone Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC025424) 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 Johnstone Pipe Band's charity number?: Johnstone Pipe Band's charity number is SC025424. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC025424?: Search SC025424 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 Johnstone Pipe Band do?: We achieve our purpose by running the pipe bands, maintaining standards and traditions by competing in pipe band competitions and Highland Games. we also engage in educational programmes and work in conjunction with Renfrewshire Schools.
Does Johnstone Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Johnstone 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 Johnstone Pipe Band?: Johnstone Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.jpb.org.uk. 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 Johnstone Pipe Band registered as a charity?: Johnstone Pipe Band was entered on the register on 16 October 1996.

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.