--- title: "Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society — check charity number 1141472 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1141472. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chilton Moor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/houghton-le-spring-and-district-piping-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:26:03.999Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society is a registered charity (number 1141472) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,000 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society? Registered charity number 1141472 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chilton Moor Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £7,000 ## What does Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society do? We are a group of people with a common interest of playing , performing and teaching the art of the 'Full Scottish Bagpipes, snare, bass and tenor drumming'. We do this by holding classes for anyone interested in learning to play Bagpipe and Snare, Bass and Tenor drums. We also perform and compete at Local, National and International Events ## What causes is Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society 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=houghton-le-spring-and-district-piping-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1141472) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society's charity number? Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society's charity number is 1141472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1141472? Search 1141472 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society do? We are a group of people with a common interest of playing , performing and teaching the art of the 'Full Scottish Bagpipes, snare, bass and tenor drumming'. We do this by holding classes for anyone interested in learning to play Bagpipe and Snare, Bass and Tenor drums. We also perform and compete at Local, National and International Events Does Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society? Houghton - Le - Spring and District Piping Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1141472).