--- title: "MAaD Pipe Band — check charity number SC051843 | CharityCompare" description: "Is MAaD Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051843. 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/maad-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:13:50.601Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer MAaD Pipe Band is a registered charity (number SC051843) 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 £10,276 (year ending 2024-11-07). 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 MAaD Pipe Band? Registered charity number SC051843 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-11-07) £10,276 Website [www.facebook.com/mallaigardnamurchananddistrictpipeband](https://www.facebook.com/mallaigardnamurchananddistrictpipeband) ## What does MAaD Pipe Band do? The MAaD Pipe Band promotes interest, education and participation in piping and drumming and therefore enabling the enrichment of the cultural lives of the general public of Mallaig and Ardnamurchan with Scottish traditions, music and culture. We create and establish regular performance opportunities in and around the local community. We encourage people to have the opportunity to learn to play the pipes and drums and to be a part of the band. The band will be able to plan, programme and arrange activities on its own initiative, or with other local musical, arts and educational societies and… ## What causes is MAaD Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for MAaD Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. MAaD 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=maad-pipe-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/mallaigardnamurchananddistrictpipeband) ## Frequently asked questions Is MAaD Pipe Band a legitimate charity? Yes. MAaD Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051843) 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 MAaD Pipe Band's charity number? MAaD Pipe Band's charity number is SC051843. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051843? Search SC051843 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 MAaD Pipe Band do? The MAaD Pipe Band promotes interest, education and participation in piping and drumming and therefore enabling the enrichment of the cultural lives of the general public of Mallaig and Ardnamurchan with Scottish traditions, music and culture. We create and establish regular performance opportunities in and around the local community. We encourage people to have the opportunity to learn to play the pipes and drums and to be a part of the band. The band will be able to plan, programme and arrange activities on its own initiative, or with other local musical, arts and educational societies and… Does MAaD Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MAaD 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 MAaD Pipe Band? MAaD Pipe Band's website is https://www.facebook.com/mallaigardnamurchananddistrictpipeband — 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=SC051843).