--- title: "Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association — check charity number SC052965 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052965. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oban-and-lorn-youth-pipe-band-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:24:45.140Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association is a registered charity (number SC052965) 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 £44,211 (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 Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association? Registered charity number SC052965 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £44,211 ## What does Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association do? The objective of the Association is to organise, promote and simulate an interest in playing of the music of the bagpipe, side, tenor and bass drum( both as solo instruments and within the the context of a juvenile Pipe band) among young people residing within the Oban and Lorn area. The Association aims to provide a widen training to young people within the Oban and Lorn with an interest in bagpipes and the side, tenor and bass drum. to develop awareness, knowledge and understanding in these instruments and to encourage skills, talents, participation and career development of such young pe… ## What causes is Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association 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=oban-and-lorn-youth-pipe-band-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052965) 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 Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association's charity number? Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association's charity number is SC052965. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052965? Search SC052965 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 Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association do? The objective of the Association is to organise, promote and simulate an interest in playing of the music of the bagpipe, side, tenor and bass drum( both as solo instruments and within the the context of a juvenile Pipe band) among young people residing within the Oban and Lorn area. The Association aims to provide a widen training to young people within the Oban and Lorn with an interest in bagpipes and the side, tenor and bass drum. to develop awareness, knowledge and understanding in these instruments and to encourage skills, talents, participation and career development of such young pe… Does Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association. 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 Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association? Oban and Lorn Youth Pipe Band Association 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=SC052965).