Is Lochalsh Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochalsh Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC039538) 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 Lochalsh Pipe Band's charity number?

Lochalsh Pipe Band's charity number is SC039538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039538?

Search SC039538 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 Lochalsh Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?

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

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

When was Lochalsh Pipe Band registered as a charity?

Lochalsh Pipe Band was entered on the register on 29 April 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039538Unincorporated association

Lochalsh Pipe Band

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

Lochalsh Pipe Band is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Lochalsh Pipe Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £8,393
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £6,770
Registered charity number: SC039538
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Lochalsh Pipe Band (number SC039538) 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 Lochalsh Pipe Band do?

The band is set up to encourage and promote piping and drumming for you people in the area. This is done by practice nights and performing at various venues and events. We play at various fundraising events to raise monies for the band to be able to function.

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

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

Answers Lochalsh Pipe Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 29 April 2008
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Lochalsh Pipe Band registered for?

the 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 Lochalsh Pipe Band yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lochalsh Pipe Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochalsh Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC039538) 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 Lochalsh Pipe Band's charity number?: Lochalsh Pipe Band's charity number is SC039538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039538?: Search SC039538 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 Lochalsh Pipe Band do?: The band is set up to encourage and promote piping and drumming for you people in the area. This is done by practice nights and performing at various venues and events. We play at various fundraising events to raise monies for the band to be able to function.
Does Lochalsh Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochalsh 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 Lochalsh Pipe Band?: Lochalsh Pipe Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Lochalsh Pipe Band registered as a charity?: Lochalsh Pipe Band was entered on the register on 29 April 2008.

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.