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Registered charity · No. SC046414SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Western Isles

Lewis and Harris Piping Society

Lewis and Harris Piping Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Western Isles.

Quick answer

Lewis and Harris Piping Society is a registered charity (number SC046414) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC046414
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Western Isles

What the charity does

The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the arts, culture and heritage of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland though: 4.1.1 promotion of the playing of Highland bagpipes to the wider community and, in particular, to foster an appreciation of the Highland pipes in young people. 4.1.2 provision of opportunities for players of all abilities to enter competitions and to perform to the wider community. 4.2 To advance the education of the people of the Outer Hebrides Scotland through provision of tuition to people of all ages in playing the Highland pipes and chanter.

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewis and Harris 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lewis and Harris Piping Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Lewis and Harris Piping Society is a registered charity (number SC046414) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Lewis and Harris Piping Society do?
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the arts, culture and heritage of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland though: 4.1.1 promotion of the playing of Highland bagpipes to the wider community and, in particular, to foster an appreciation of the Highland pipes in young people. 4.1.2 provision of opportunities for players of all abilities to enter competitions and to perform to the wider community. 4.2 To advance the education of the people of the Outer Hebrides Scotland through provision of tuition to people of all ages in playing the Highland pipes and chanter.
How can I donate to Lewis and Harris Piping Society?
Lewis and Harris Piping Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.