--- title: "Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band — check charity number SC046230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046230. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kirkcaldy-district-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:41:07.097Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band is a registered charity (number SC046230) 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 £3,345 (year ending 2019-12-31). 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 Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band? Registered charity number SC046230 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2019-12-31) £3,345 Website [www.kdpb.co.uk](http://www.kdpb.co.uk/) ## What does Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band do? The objectives of the Band shall be to advance the education of the public, particularly young people living and/or working in Kirkcaldy and surrounding districts, in the art of bagpipe playing and drumming by the presentation of public performances and other related activities and, in furtherance thereof, to promote, advance and encourage bagpipe playing and drumming and to promote the traditions of pipe band music (hereinafter called' the Objects'). ## What causes is Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kirkcaldy & District Pipe 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=kirkcaldy-district-pipe-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kdpb.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046230) 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 Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band's charity number? Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band's charity number is SC046230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046230? Search SC046230 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 Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band do? The objectives of the Band shall be to advance the education of the public, particularly young people living and/or working in Kirkcaldy and surrounding districts, in the art of bagpipe playing and drumming by the presentation of public performances and other related activities and, in furtherance thereof, to promote, advance and encourage bagpipe playing and drumming and to promote the traditions of pipe band music (hereinafter called' the Objects'). Does Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kirkcaldy & District Pipe 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 Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band? Kirkcaldy & District Pipe Band's website is http://www.kdpb.co.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=SC046230).