Is Lerwick Brass Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lerwick Brass Band as a registered charity (number SC010471) 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 Lerwick Brass Band's charity number?

Lerwick Brass Band's charity number is SC010471. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC010471?

Search SC010471 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.

Does Lerwick Brass Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lerwick Brass 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 Lerwick Brass Band?

Lerwick Brass Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Lerwick Brass Band registered as a charity?

Lerwick Brass Band was entered on the register on 21 November 1983.

Registered charity · No. SC010471Unincorporated association

Lerwick Brass Band

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

Lerwick Brass Band 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 Lerwick Brass Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,306
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,620
Registered charity number: SC010471
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Lerwick Brass Band (number SC010471) 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 Lerwick Brass Band do?

Lerwick Brass Band provides services to the community by providing music at local events when requested to do so by local organisations. We welcomes school-aged members, who benefit from playing in an adult band.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lerwick Brass Band

Answers Lerwick Brass Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 21 November 1983
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Lerwick Brass Band registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lerwick Brass Band yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lerwick Brass 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 Lerwick Brass Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lerwick Brass Band as a registered charity (number SC010471) 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 Lerwick Brass Band's charity number?: Lerwick Brass Band's charity number is SC010471. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC010471?: Search SC010471 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 Lerwick Brass Band do?: Lerwick Brass Band provides services to the community by providing music at local events when requested to do so by local organisations. We welcomes school-aged members, who benefit from playing in an adult band.
Does Lerwick Brass Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lerwick Brass 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 Lerwick Brass Band?: Lerwick Brass Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Lerwick Brass Band registered as a charity?: Lerwick Brass Band was entered on the register on 21 November 1983.

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.