--- title: "Galashiels Town Band — check charity number SC041222 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Galashiels Town Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041222. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galashiels-town-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:21:42.586Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galashiels Town Band is a registered charity (number SC041222) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £26,720 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Galashiels Town Band? Registered charity number SC041222 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £26,720 Website [www.galatownband.org.uk](http://www.galatownband.org.uk/) ## What does Galashiels Town Band do? To support the Town's Band, essentially a community asset, largely run and and otherwise supported by amateur (ie unpaid) brass musicians and percussionists, providing music for the people of the town and opportunity for players to play and develop within the Brass Band tradition ## What causes is Galashiels Town Band registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Galashiels Town Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galashiels Town 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](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=galashiels-town-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.galatownband.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Galashiels Town Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Galashiels Town Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041222) 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 Galashiels Town Band's charity number? Galashiels Town Band's charity number is SC041222. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041222? Search SC041222 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 Galashiels Town Band do? To support the Town's Band, essentially a community asset, largely run and and otherwise supported by amateur (ie unpaid) brass musicians and percussionists, providing music for the people of the town and opportunity for players to play and develop within the Brass Band tradition Does Galashiels Town Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galashiels Town 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 Galashiels Town Band? Galashiels Town Band's website is http://www.galatownband.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](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=SC041222).