--- title: "Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust — check charity number SC002731 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002731. 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/northern-meeting-charitable-piping-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:59:27.981Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust is a registered charity (number SC002731) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £45,288 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust? Registered charity number SC002731 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £45,288 ## What does Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust do? The principal charitable purposes of the Trust are to support the holding of competitions and the provision of instruction in the playing of Highland bagpipes or other musical instruments, to encourage the education and interest of the public in the art of music generally and in Scottish Highland music especially, to arrange for performances and displays in the playing of Highland bagpipes and other instruments and to promote research into the folk music of the Highlands of Scotland. The main activity of the Trust is to organise and manage the annual Northern Meeting Piping Competitions in In… ## What causes is Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust 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=northern-meeting-charitable-piping-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002731) 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 Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust's charity number? Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust's charity number is SC002731. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002731? Search SC002731 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 Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust do? The principal charitable purposes of the Trust are to support the holding of competitions and the provision of instruction in the playing of Highland bagpipes or other musical instruments, to encourage the education and interest of the public in the art of music generally and in Scottish Highland music especially, to arrange for performances and displays in the playing of Highland bagpipes and other instruments and to promote research into the folk music of the Highlands of Scotland. The main activity of the Trust is to organise and manage the annual Northern Meeting Piping Competitions in In… Does Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust. 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 Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust? Northern Meeting Charitable Piping Trust 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=SC002731).