Is SWing Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists SWing Band as a registered charity (number SC047463) 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 SWing Band's charity number?

SWing Band's charity number is SC047463. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047463?

Search SC047463 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 SWing Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SWing 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 SWing Band?

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

When was SWing Band registered as a charity?

SWing Band was entered on the register on 31 May 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047463SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

SWing Band

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

SWing 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 SWing Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,429
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,042
Registered charity number: SC047463
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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SWing Band (number SC047463) 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 SWing Band do?

Gathering to play music in the community

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SWing Band

Answers SWing Band 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: 31 May 2017
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is SWing Band registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for SWing Band yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SWing Band. 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 SWing Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists SWing Band as a registered charity (number SC047463) 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 SWing Band's charity number?: SWing Band's charity number is SC047463. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047463?: Search SC047463 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 SWing Band do?: Gathering to play music in the community
Does SWing Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SWing 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 SWing Band?: SWing Band does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was SWing Band registered as a charity?: SWing Band was entered on the register on 31 May 2017.

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.