Is Oban Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oban Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC004610) 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 Oban Pipe Band's charity number?

Oban Pipe Band's charity number is SC004610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004610?

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Does Oban Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Oban Pipe Band?

Oban 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 Oban Pipe Band registered as a charity?

Oban Pipe Band was entered on the register on 26 May 1985.

Registered charity · No. SC004610Unincorporated association

Oban Pipe Band

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

Oban Pipe 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 Oban Pipe Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £11,601
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £14,484
Registered charity number: SC004610
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute

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Oban Pipe Band (number SC004610) 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 Oban Pipe Band do?

To teach, study and perform pipe band music To perform at events organised by other charitable bodies within the local area To take part in competitions organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association To perform at engagements in Oban and the Lorn Area. To continue to teach and encourage an interest in Scottish traditional music,in particular the playing of pipes and drums.

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

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

Answers Oban Pipe Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 26 May 1985
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Oban Pipe Band registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oban Pipe Band yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oban Pipe Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oban Pipe Band as a registered charity (number SC004610) 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 Oban Pipe Band's charity number?: Oban Pipe Band's charity number is SC004610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004610?: Search SC004610 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 Oban Pipe Band do?: To teach, study and perform pipe band music To perform at events organised by other charitable bodies within the local area To take part in competitions organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association To perform at engagements in Oban and the Lorn Area. To continue to teach and encourage an interest in Scottish traditional music,in particular the playing of pipes and drums.
Does Oban Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oban 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 Oban Pipe Band?: Oban 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 Oban Pipe Band registered as a charity?: Oban Pipe Band was entered on the register on 26 May 1985.

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.