Is Swspda a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Swspda as a registered charity (number SC045393) 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 Swspda's charity number?

Swspda's charity number is SC045393. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045393?

Search SC045393 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 Swspda have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swspda. 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 Swspda?

Swspda's website listed in our register data is http://www.swspda.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 Swspda registered as a charity?

Swspda was entered on the register on 2 February 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045393SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Swspda

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

Swspda 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 Swspda?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £107,527
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £87,717
Registered charity number: SC045393
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.swspda.co.uk

Quick answer

Swspda (number SC045393) 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 Swspda do?

we are se up to provide free tuition within the schools of Dumfries and Galloway, of piping and drumming. we achieve this by having self employed tutors going into our schools, putting on monthly workshops, and providing the relevant equipment free of charge for all our young people.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Swspda

Answers Swspda 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: 2 February 2015
Also known as: The South West of Scotland Piping and Drumming Academy
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Swspda registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Swspda yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Swspda. 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

What should you check before donating to Swspda?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swspda a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Swspda as a registered charity (number SC045393) 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 Swspda's charity number?: Swspda's charity number is SC045393. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045393?: Search SC045393 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 Swspda do?: we are se up to provide free tuition within the schools of Dumfries and Galloway, of piping and drumming. we achieve this by having self employed tutors going into our schools, putting on monthly workshops, and providing the relevant equipment free of charge for all our young people.
Does Swspda have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swspda. 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 Swspda?: Swspda's website listed in our register data is http://www.swspda.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 Swspda registered as a charity?: Swspda was entered on the register on 2 February 2015.

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.