Is Lochgelly Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochgelly Band as a registered charity (number SC017800) 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 Lochgelly Band's charity number?

Lochgelly Band's charity number is SC017800. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017800?

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Does Lochgelly Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly Band?

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When was Lochgelly Band registered as a charity?

Lochgelly Band was entered on the register on 13 April 1989.

Registered charity · No. SC017800Unincorporated association

Lochgelly Band

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

Lochgelly Band is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Lochgelly Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-04: £61,008
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-04: £31,441
Registered charity number: SC017800
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.lochgellyband.co.uk

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Lochgelly Band (number SC017800) 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 Lochgelly Band do?

We are an amateur brass band, welcoming anyone who wishes to come along and make music (rehearsals twice a week), offering teaching free of charge for anyone wishing to learn or progress in playing an instrument. We play for our local community at gala days, armistice service, local church christmas concerts, a drop-in carol service at the band hall, providing warm food/ tea/coffee and cake to everyone who comes along for a listen or sing song.. We compete in contests against other brass bands. and give back to our community through donations to sponsor a young player at the local junior foo…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochgelly Band

Answers Lochgelly Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 4 April 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: 13 April 1989
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Lochgelly Band registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochgelly Band yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lochgelly Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochgelly Band as a registered charity (number SC017800) 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 Lochgelly Band's charity number?: Lochgelly Band's charity number is SC017800. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017800?: Search SC017800 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 Lochgelly Band do?: We are an amateur brass band, welcoming anyone who wishes to come along and make music (rehearsals twice a week), offering teaching free of charge for anyone wishing to learn or progress in playing an instrument. We play for our local community at gala days, armistice service, local church christmas concerts, a drop-in carol service at the band hall, providing warm food/ tea/coffee and cake to everyone who comes along for a listen or sing song.. We compete in contests against other brass bands. and give back to our community through donations to sponsor a young player at the local junior foo…
Does Lochgelly Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly Band?: Lochgelly Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochgellyband.co.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 Lochgelly Band registered as a charity?: Lochgelly Band was entered on the register on 13 April 1989.

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.