--- title: "North Berwick Pipe Band — check charity number SC000499 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Berwick Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000499. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-berwick-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:47:23.440Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Berwick Pipe Band is a registered charity (number SC000499) 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 £13,742 (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 North Berwick Pipe Band? Registered charity number SC000499 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £13,742 ## What does North Berwick Pipe Band do? North Berwick Pipe Band holds regular meetings to practise piping and drumming and provide tuition> The band performs at various events throughout the year both on a voluntary basis and to raise funds. ## What causes is North Berwick Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Berwick Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Berwick 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=north-berwick-pipe-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Berwick Pipe Band a legitimate charity? Yes. North Berwick Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000499) 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 North Berwick Pipe Band's charity number? North Berwick Pipe Band's charity number is SC000499. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000499? Search SC000499 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 North Berwick Pipe Band do? North Berwick Pipe Band holds regular meetings to practise piping and drumming and provide tuition> The band performs at various events throughout the year both on a voluntary basis and to raise funds. Does North Berwick Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Berwick 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 North Berwick Pipe Band? North Berwick Pipe 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=SC000499).