Is Lochness Pipes and Drums a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochness Pipes and Drums as a registered charity (number SC044819) 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums's charity number?

Lochness Pipes and Drums's charity number is SC044819. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044819?

Search SC044819 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochness Pipes and Drums. 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums?

Lochness Pipes and Drums's website listed in our register data is http://www.drumnadrochitpipingsociety.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 Lochness Pipes and Drums registered as a charity?

Lochness Pipes and Drums was entered on the register on 24 April 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044819SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lochness Pipes and Drums

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

Lochness Pipes and Drums 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,618
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £928
Registered charity number: SC044819
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.drumnadrochitpipingsociety.co.uk

Quick answer

Lochness Pipes and Drums (number SC044819) 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums do?

Drumnadrochit Piping Society teaches the playing of the Highland Bagpipes and prepares students to move onto Pipe bands

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochness Pipes and Drums

Answers Lochness Pipes and Drums gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 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: 24 April 2014
Also known as: Drumnadrochit Piping Society
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Lochness Pipes and Drums registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochness Pipes and Drums yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lochness Pipes and Drums. 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochness Pipes and Drums as a registered charity (number SC044819) 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums's charity number?: Lochness Pipes and Drums's charity number is SC044819. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044819?: Search SC044819 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums do?: Drumnadrochit Piping Society teaches the playing of the Highland Bagpipes and prepares students to move onto Pipe bands
Does Lochness Pipes and Drums have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochness Pipes and Drums. 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 Lochness Pipes and Drums?: Lochness Pipes and Drums's website listed in our register data is http://www.drumnadrochitpipingsociety.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 Lochness Pipes and Drums registered as a charity?: Lochness Pipes and Drums was entered on the register on 24 April 2014.

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.