Is Stranraer Brass a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Stranraer Brass as a registered charity (number SC049589) 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 Stranraer Brass's charity number?

Stranraer Brass's charity number is SC049589. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049589?

Search SC049589 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 Stranraer Brass have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stranraer Brass. 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 Stranraer Brass?

Stranraer Brass does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Stranraer Brass registered as a charity?

Stranraer Brass was entered on the register on 5 September 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049589Unincorporated association

Stranraer Brass

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

Stranraer Brass 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 Stranraer Brass?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £17,753
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £16,274
Registered charity number: SC049589
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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Stranraer Brass (number SC049589) 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 Stranraer Brass do?

Our charity provides an opportunity for local people of all ages to participate in brass banding. We do this by providing tuition, instruments and regular rehearsals. We also play in concerts, competitions, carol services and at the Remembrance service.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Stranraer Brass

Answers Stranraer Brass gave in its annual return to the OSCR 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 September 2019
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Stranraer Brass registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Stranraer Brass yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stranraer Brass a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Stranraer Brass as a registered charity (number SC049589) 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 Stranraer Brass's charity number?: Stranraer Brass's charity number is SC049589. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049589?: Search SC049589 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 Stranraer Brass do?: Our charity provides an opportunity for local people of all ages to participate in brass banding. We do this by providing tuition, instruments and regular rehearsals. We also play in concerts, competitions, carol services and at the Remembrance service.
Does Stranraer Brass have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stranraer Brass. 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 Stranraer Brass?: Stranraer Brass does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Stranraer Brass registered as a charity?: Stranraer Brass was entered on the register on 5 September 2019.

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.