Is Pentland Brass Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pentland Brass Band as a registered charity (number SC034311) 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 Pentland Brass Band's charity number?

Pentland Brass Band's charity number is SC034311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC034311?

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Does Pentland Brass Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pentland Brass 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 Pentland Brass Band?

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When was Pentland Brass Band registered as a charity?

Pentland Brass Band was entered on the register on 14 March 2003.

Registered charity · No. SC034311Unincorporated association

Pentland Brass Band

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

Pentland Brass 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 Pentland Brass Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £354
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,063
Registered charity number: SC034311
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.facebook.com/pentlandbrassband

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Pentland Brass Band (number SC034311) 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 Pentland Brass Band do?

Pentland Brass Band is a friendly, inclusive community band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We rehearse weekly, and serve our local community by giving public performances at community events. We welcome enquiries from event organisers, church leaders, community groups, care homes etc. Our junior band also meets weekly for rehearsals. It offers free tuition to musicians age 8+ and we also have instruments to lend for free. Our income comes from donations, adult membership subscriptions and occasional grant funding. We are grateful to the community of Caithness for supporting…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pentland Brass Band

Answers Pentland Brass Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 14 March 2003
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Pentland Brass Band registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pentland Brass Band yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pentland Brass Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pentland Brass Band as a registered charity (number SC034311) 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 Pentland Brass Band's charity number?: Pentland Brass Band's charity number is SC034311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC034311?: Search SC034311 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 Pentland Brass Band do?: Pentland Brass Band is a friendly, inclusive community band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We rehearse weekly, and serve our local community by giving public performances at community events. We welcome enquiries from event organisers, church leaders, community groups, care homes etc. Our junior band also meets weekly for rehearsals. It offers free tuition to musicians age 8+ and we also have instruments to lend for free. Our income comes from donations, adult membership subscriptions and occasional grant funding. We are grateful to the community of Caithness for supporting…
Does Pentland Brass Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pentland Brass 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 Pentland Brass Band?: Pentland Brass Band's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/pentlandbrassband/. 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 Pentland Brass Band registered as a charity?: Pentland Brass Band was entered on the register on 14 March 2003.

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.