--- title: "Merse Pipers' Society — check charity number SC037230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Merse Pipers' Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037230. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/merse-pipers-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:57:26.713Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Merse Pipers' Society is a registered charity (number SC037230) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £12 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Merse Pipers' Society? Registered charity number SC037230 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £12 ## What does Merse Pipers' Society do? To promote the education of the public in the art of the Great Highland Bagpipe and the music per music peculiar to the instrument by practical teaching or otherwise. Recitals by prominent exponents of the instrument Meetings where members can play there bagpipes in the company of others Public talks from experts in the field Open piping competitions to encourage the advancement of playing skills ## What causes is Merse Pipers' Society registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Merse Pipers' Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merse Pipers' Society 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=merse-pipers-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Merse Pipers' Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Merse Pipers' Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037230) 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 Merse Pipers' Society's charity number? Merse Pipers' Society's charity number is SC037230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037230? Search SC037230 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 Merse Pipers' Society do? To promote the education of the public in the art of the Great Highland Bagpipe and the music per music peculiar to the instrument by practical teaching or otherwise. Recitals by prominent exponents of the instrument Meetings where members can play there bagpipes in the company of others Public talks from experts in the field Open piping competitions to encourage the advancement of playing skills Does Merse Pipers' Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merse Pipers' Society. 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 Merse Pipers' Society? Merse Pipers' Society 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=SC037230).