--- title: "Lochaber Community Wind Band — check charity number SC025655 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lochaber Community Wind Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC025655. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lochaber-community-wind-band retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:05:54.413Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lochaber Community Wind Band is a registered charity (number SC025655) 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 £7,058 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Lochaber Community Wind Band? Registered charity number SC025655 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £7,058 ## What does Lochaber Community Wind Band do? The aim of the charity Lochaber Community Wind Band is to promote the playing of live music to enhance both the wellbeing of individual players and local audiences at various locations and events throughout the local area. The main band consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion players meet on a weekly basis subject to term times to rehearse pieces selected from our own library of sheet music. It is open to all adults who have a reasonable standard of music playing ability and for those not owning their own instrument the band can loan out instruments at reasonable cost. Day to day expense… ## What causes is Lochaber Community Wind Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochaber Community Wind Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lochaber Community 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=lochaber-community-wind-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochaber Community Wind Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Lochaber Community Wind Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC025655) 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 Lochaber Community Wind Band's charity number? Lochaber Community Wind Band's charity number is SC025655. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC025655? Search SC025655 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 Lochaber Community Wind Band do? The aim of the charity Lochaber Community Wind Band is to promote the playing of live music to enhance both the wellbeing of individual players and local audiences at various locations and events throughout the local area. The main band consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion players meet on a weekly basis subject to term times to rehearse pieces selected from our own library of sheet music. It is open to all adults who have a reasonable standard of music playing ability and for those not owning their own instrument the band can loan out instruments at reasonable cost. Day to day expense… Does Lochaber Community Wind Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochaber Community 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 Lochaber Community Wind Band? Lochaber Community 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=SC025655).