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Registered charity · No. SC042979Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Brass Band

Edinburgh Brass Band is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Edinburgh Brass Band is a registered charity (number SC042979) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £8,057 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Edinburgh Brass Band?

Registered charity number
SC042979
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£8,057

What does Edinburgh Brass Band do?

Provide an opportunity for people to advance their education in music, and come together to play music, especially brass music and to support local community events. The band carries out engagements throughout the year for a wide variety of local community groups to achieve this purpose.

What causes is Edinburgh Brass Band registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Brass Band yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Brass Band 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 Edinburgh Brass Band a legitimate charity?
Yes. Edinburgh Brass Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042979) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Edinburgh Brass Band's charity number?
Edinburgh Brass Band's charity number is SC042979. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042979?
Search SC042979 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 Edinburgh Brass Band do?
Provide an opportunity for people to advance their education in music, and come together to play music, especially brass music and to support local community events. The band carries out engagements throughout the year for a wide variety of local community groups to achieve this purpose.
Does Edinburgh Brass Band have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Brass 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 Edinburgh Brass Band?
Edinburgh Brass Band's website is http://www.edinburghbrassband.org.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 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.