Is EoSBBA a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists EoSBBA as a registered charity (number SC053214) 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 EoSBBA's charity number?

EoSBBA's charity number is SC053214. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053214?

Search SC053214 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 EoSBBA have reviews and complaints?

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

EoSBBA's website listed in our register data is http://www.eosbba.org.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 EoSBBA registered as a charity?

EoSBBA was entered on the register on 21 March 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053214SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

EoSBBA

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

EoSBBA 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 EoSBBA?

Registered charity number: SC053214
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.eosbba.org.uk

Quick answer

EoSBBA (number SC053214) 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 EoSBBA do?

The Organisation acts as a regional body for the brass bands in mid-Scotland and the Lothian counties. At present, the primary focus is the administration and hosting of the East of Scotland Solo and Ensemble Contest.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for EoSBBA

Answers EoSBBA 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: 21 March 2024
Also known as: East of Scotland Brass Band Association
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is EoSBBA registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for EoSBBA yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score EoSBBA. 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 EoSBBA a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists EoSBBA as a registered charity (number SC053214) 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 EoSBBA's charity number?: EoSBBA's charity number is SC053214. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053214?: Search SC053214 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 EoSBBA do?: The Organisation acts as a regional body for the brass bands in mid-Scotland and the Lothian counties. At present, the primary focus is the administration and hosting of the East of Scotland Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Does EoSBBA have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for EoSBBA. 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 EoSBBA?: EoSBBA's website listed in our register data is http://www.eosbba.org.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 EoSBBA registered as a charity?: EoSBBA was entered on the register on 21 March 2024.

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.