--- title: "Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band — check charity number SC042863 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042863. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/islay-and-jura-youth-wind-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:46:58.187Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band is a registered charity (number SC042863) 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 £2,057 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band? Registered charity number SC042863 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,057 ## What does Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band do? We are a wind band for primary and secondary school children on the Isle of Islay. We have weekly practices, deliver concerts and organise mainland trips and activities to widen knowledge, experience and appreciation of music. ## What causes is Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Islay and Jura Youth Wind 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=islay-and-jura-youth-wind-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042863) 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 Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band's charity number? Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band's charity number is SC042863. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042863? Search SC042863 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 Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band do? We are a wind band for primary and secondary school children on the Isle of Islay. We have weekly practices, deliver concerts and organise mainland trips and activities to widen knowledge, experience and appreciation of music. Does Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Islay and Jura Youth Wind 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 Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band? Islay and Jura Youth Wind Band 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=SC042863).