Is Whitburn Youth Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Whitburn Youth Band as a registered charity (number SC039829) 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 Whitburn Youth Band's charity number?

Whitburn Youth Band's charity number is SC039829. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039829?

Search SC039829 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 Whitburn Youth Band have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitburn Youth 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 Whitburn Youth Band?

Whitburn Youth Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.whitburnband.co.uk/youth. 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 Whitburn Youth Band registered as a charity?

Whitburn Youth Band was entered on the register on 28 May 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC039829Unincorporated association

Whitburn Youth Band

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

Whitburn Youth Band is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Whitburn Youth Band?

Reported income · year ending 2023-12-31: £12,914
Reported spending · year ending 2023-12-31: £10,730
Registered charity number: SC039829
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.whitburnband.co.uk/youth

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Whitburn Youth Band (number SC039829) 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 Whitburn Youth Band do?

Whitburn Youth Band encourages participation and enjoyment of music played by a modern brass band. The band serves the local community of Whitburn and the surrounding area by providing music for parades, annual events (for other charities, civic occasions and concerts) and provides our players with opportunities to play at their highest level be it beginner or advanced. Various bands and groups are provided for entry level, intermediate and advanced players with regular rehearsal and tuition time. Activities also include rehearsals, open workshops and demonstrations, and playing in con…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whitburn Youth Band

Answers Whitburn Youth Band gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 May 2009
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Whitburn Youth Band registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Whitburn Youth Band yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Whitburn Youth 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 Whitburn Youth Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Whitburn Youth Band as a registered charity (number SC039829) 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 Whitburn Youth Band's charity number?: Whitburn Youth Band's charity number is SC039829. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039829?: Search SC039829 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 Whitburn Youth Band do?: Whitburn Youth Band encourages participation and enjoyment of music played by a modern brass band. The band serves the local community of Whitburn and the surrounding area by providing music for parades, annual events (for other charities, civic occasions and concerts) and provides our players with opportunities to play at their highest level be it beginner or advanced. Various bands and groups are provided for entry level, intermediate and advanced players with regular rehearsal and tuition time. Activities also include rehearsals, open workshops and demonstrations, and playing in con…
Does Whitburn Youth Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitburn Youth 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 Whitburn Youth Band?: Whitburn Youth Band's website listed in our register data is http://www.whitburnband.co.uk/youth. 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 Whitburn Youth Band registered as a charity?: Whitburn Youth Band was entered on the register on 28 May 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.