Is Wba a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wba as a registered charity (number SC050937) 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 Wba's charity number?

Wba's charity number is SC050937. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050937?

Search SC050937 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 Wba have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Wba was entered on the register on 27 April 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050937Unincorporated association

Wba

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

Wba 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 Wba?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £28,797
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £21,909
Registered charity number: SC050937
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.windbandassociation.co.uk

Quick answer

Wba (number SC050937) 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 Wba do?

The Association is set up to provide opportunities for adult amateur and professional wind band players, of all standards, to make music with other like-minded musicians from across the UK. The Associations’ main activities in relation to its purpose include an annual festival weekend, several one-day music making sessions and workshops. In addition, the Association maintains a Facebook social media presence, encouraging the sharing of news, information and support for Community Wind Bands.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wba

Answers Wba gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 27 April 2021
Also known as: Wind Band Association
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Wba registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wba yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wba a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wba as a registered charity (number SC050937) 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 Wba's charity number?: Wba's charity number is SC050937. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050937?: Search SC050937 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 Wba do?: The Association is set up to provide opportunities for adult amateur and professional wind band players, of all standards, to make music with other like-minded musicians from across the UK. The Associations’ main activities in relation to its purpose include an annual festival weekend, several one-day music making sessions and workshops. In addition, the Association maintains a Facebook social media presence, encouraging the sharing of news, information and support for Community Wind Bands.
Does Wba have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wba. 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 Wba?: Wba's website listed in our register data is http://www.windbandassociation.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 Wba registered as a charity?: Wba was entered on the register on 27 April 2021.

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.