--- title: "Finzean School of Piping — check charity number SC042481 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Finzean School of Piping a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042481. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/finzean-school-of-piping retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:06:19.662Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Finzean School of Piping is a registered charity (number SC042481) 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 £15 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Finzean School of Piping? Registered charity number SC042481 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £15 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Finzean School of Piping 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=finzean-school-of-piping&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Finzean School of Piping a legitimate charity? Yes. Finzean School of Piping is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042481) 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 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC042481).