--- title: "Lerwick Brass Band — check charity number SC010471 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lerwick Brass Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010471. the advancement of education charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lerwick-brass-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:56:19.523Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lerwick Brass Band is a registered charity (number SC010471) 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 £4,487 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Lerwick Brass Band? Registered charity number SC010471 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,487 ## What does Lerwick Brass Band do? Lerwick Brass Band provides a service to the community by providing music at local events when requested to do so by local organisations. We welcome school-aged members, who benefit from playing in an adult band. ## What causes is Lerwick Brass Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lerwick Brass Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lerwick Brass 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=lerwick-brass-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lerwick Brass Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Lerwick Brass Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010471) 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 Lerwick Brass Band's charity number? Lerwick Brass Band's charity number is SC010471. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010471? Search SC010471 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 Lerwick Brass Band do? Lerwick Brass Band provides a service to the community by providing music at local events when requested to do so by local organisations. We welcome school-aged members, who benefit from playing in an adult band. Does Lerwick Brass Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lerwick Brass 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 Lerwick Brass Band? Lerwick Brass 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=SC010471).