Is Finzean School of Piping a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Finzean School of Piping as a registered charity (number SC042481) 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 Finzean School of Piping's charity number?

Finzean School of Piping's charity number is SC042481. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042481?

Search SC042481 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 Finzean School of Piping have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Finzean School of Piping. 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 Finzean School of Piping?

Finzean School of Piping does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Finzean School of Piping registered as a charity?

Finzean School of Piping was entered on the register on 28 July 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042481Unincorporated association

Finzean School of Piping

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

Finzean School of Piping 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 Finzean School of Piping?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £15
Registered charity number: SC042481
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

Quick answer

Finzean School of Piping (number SC042481) 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 Finzean School of Piping do?

To teach children of primary and secondary school age to play traditional music on the Highland Bagpipes. To support events in the community with traditional music.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Finzean School of Piping

Answers Finzean School of Piping gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 28 July 2011
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Finzean School of Piping registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Finzean School of Piping yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Finzean School of Piping. 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 Finzean School of Piping a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Finzean School of Piping as a registered charity (number SC042481) 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 Finzean School of Piping's charity number?: Finzean School of Piping's charity number is SC042481. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042481?: Search SC042481 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 Finzean School of Piping do?: To teach children of primary and secondary school age to play traditional music on the Highland Bagpipes. To support events in the community with traditional music.
Does Finzean School of Piping have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Finzean School of Piping. 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 Finzean School of Piping?: Finzean School of Piping does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Finzean School of Piping registered as a charity?: Finzean School of Piping was entered on the register on 28 July 2011.

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.