Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Reading Scottish Pipe Band is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Reading Scottish Pipe Band (number 1134221) 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 Reading Scottish Pipe Band do?
The Band exists to promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts by the encouragement of the musical arts of the Scottish Bagpipes and Drums. It provides tuition to both ab initio, and improving, bagpipers and drummers, and gives public displays, at carnivals, concerts, and festivals by integrating piping and drumming in static and marching events
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Reading Scottish Pipe Band
Answers Reading Scottish Pipe Band gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 records Reading Scottish Pipe Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Reading Scottish Pipe Band's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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 Reading Scottish Pipe Band registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Scottish Pipe Band yet?
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Is Reading Scottish Pipe Band a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Reading Scottish Pipe Band as a registered charity (number 1134221) 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 Reading Scottish Pipe Band's charity number?
Reading Scottish Pipe Band's charity number is 1134221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1134221?
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What does Reading Scottish Pipe Band do?
The Band exists to promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts by the encouragement of the musical arts of the Scottish Bagpipes and Drums. It provides tuition to both ab initio, and improving, bagpipers and drummers, and gives public displays, at carnivals, concerts, and festivals by integrating piping and drumming in static and marching events
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How can I donate to Reading Scottish Pipe Band?
Reading Scottish Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.readingscottish.org. 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 Reading Scottish Pipe Band?
The register records Reading Scottish Pipe Band as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Reading Scottish Pipe Band's trustees paid?
Reading Scottish Pipe Band's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Reading Scottish Pipe Band registered as a charity?
Reading Scottish Pipe Band was entered on the register on 9 February 2010.