--- title: "Reading Scottish Pipe Band — check charity number 1134221 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Scottish Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1134221. Education/training charity based in Frimley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-scottish-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:30:23.638Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Scottish Pipe Band is a registered charity (number 1134221) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £27,534 (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 Reading Scottish Pipe Band? Registered charity number 1134221 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Frimley Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £27,534 Website [www.readingscottish.org](http://www.readingscottish.org/) ## What does Reading Scottish Pipe Band do? The Band exists to promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts by the encouragement of the musical arts of the Scottish Bagpipes and Drums. It provides tuition to both ab initio, and improving, bagpipers and drummers, and gives public displays, at carnivals, concerts, and festivals by integrating piping and drumming in static and marching events ## What causes is Reading Scottish Pipe Band registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Scottish Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Scottish 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=reading-scottish-pipe-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readingscottish.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Scottish Pipe Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Scottish Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1134221) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Reading Scottish Pipe Band's charity number? Reading Scottish Pipe Band's charity number is 1134221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1134221? Search 1134221 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Reading Scottish Pipe Band do? The Band exists to promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts by the encouragement of the musical arts of the Scottish Bagpipes and Drums. It provides tuition to both ab initio, and improving, bagpipers and drummers, and gives public displays, at carnivals, concerts, and festivals by integrating piping and drumming in static and marching events Does Reading Scottish Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Scottish Pipe Band. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Reading Scottish Pipe Band? Reading Scottish Pipe Band's website is http://www.readingscottish.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1134221).