Is Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums as a registered charity (number 275533) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums's charity number?

Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums's charity number is 275533. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 275533?

Search 275533 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Caledonian 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums?

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

Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums was entered on the register on 27 April 1978.

Registered charity · No. 275533

Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £2,767
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £3,020
Registered charity number: 275533
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kennington
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.oxfordpipeband.co.uk

Quick answer

Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums (number 275533) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums do?

play to the public and pratice

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums

Answers Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 April 1978
Also known as: Oxford (Caledonian) Pipe Band
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oxford Caledonian 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 Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums as a registered charity (number 275533) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums's charity number?: Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums's charity number is 275533. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 275533?: Search 275533 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums do?: play to the public and pratice
Does Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Caledonian 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums?: Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums's website listed in our register data is http://www.oxfordpipeband.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums?: The register does not record Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums registered as a charity?: Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums was entered on the register on 27 April 1978.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.