Is The Cooperation Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Cooperation Band as a registered charity (number SC040648) 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 The Cooperation Band's charity number?

The Cooperation Band's charity number is SC040648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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When was The Cooperation Band registered as a charity?

The Cooperation Band was entered on the register on 8 July 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040648

The Cooperation Band

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

The Cooperation 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 The Cooperation Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £98,980
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £92,782
Registered charity number: SC040648
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.thecooperationband.co.uk

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The Cooperation Band (number SC040648) 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 The Cooperation Band do?

the cooperation band is a community brass band, based in Glasgow city centre. Originally formed in 1918 by the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society at their SCWS factories in Glasgow. Various name changes over the years have reflected changes in Co-operative sponsoring organisations. The band is the most successful Scottish contesting brass band with 37 Scottish Champions titles and 2 Champions of Great Britain titles plus many Scottish Band of the Year awards. Rehearsals are held twice weekly and members come from many backgrounds including a dozen conservatoire trained music graduates. T…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Cooperation Band

Answers The Cooperation 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: 8 July 2009
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is The Cooperation Band registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cooperation Band yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cooperation Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Cooperation Band as a registered charity (number SC040648) 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 The Cooperation Band's charity number?: The Cooperation Band's charity number is SC040648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040648?: Search SC040648 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 The Cooperation Band do?: the cooperation band is a community brass band, based in Glasgow city centre. Originally formed in 1918 by the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society at their SCWS factories in Glasgow. Various name changes over the years have reflected changes in Co-operative sponsoring organisations. The band is the most successful Scottish contesting brass band with 37 Scottish Champions titles and 2 Champions of Great Britain titles plus many Scottish Band of the Year awards. Rehearsals are held twice weekly and members come from many backgrounds including a dozen conservatoire trained music graduates. T…
Does The Cooperation Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cooperation 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 The Cooperation Band?: The Cooperation Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.thecooperationband.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 The Cooperation Band registered as a charity?: The Cooperation Band was entered on the register on 8 July 2009.

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.