The National Piping Centre
The National Piping Centre is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Glasgow City.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC020391
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
- £3,271,109
- Website
- www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
What the charity does
We provide access to tuition and support for every level of piper in a safe, inspirational and inclusive environment. We have been at the forefront of the growth and increased popularity of piping and the wider traditional music community, establishing further and higher education programmes with partners including The University of Glasgow, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The University of the Highlands and Islands. We continue to develop new programmes and engage with students, artists, audiences and participants locally and internationally, promoting relevant and current Scottish m…
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The National Piping Centre is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The National Piping Centre a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The National Piping Centre is a registered charity (number SC020391) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The National Piping Centre do?
- We provide access to tuition and support for every level of piper in a safe, inspirational and inclusive environment. We have been at the forefront of the growth and increased popularity of piping and the wider traditional music community, establishing further and higher education programmes with partners including The University of Glasgow, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The University of the Highlands and Islands. We continue to develop new programmes and engage with students, artists, audiences and participants locally and internationally, promoting relevant and current Scottish m…
- How can I donate to The National Piping Centre?
- The National Piping Centre's website is https://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.