--- title: "Strachur & District Piping Association — check charity number SC044456 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Strachur & District Piping Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044456. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/strachur-district-piping-association retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:16:01.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Strachur & District Piping Association is a registered charity (number SC044456) 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 £4,059 (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 Strachur & District Piping Association? Registered charity number SC044456 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,059 ## What does Strachur & District Piping Association do? The Piping Association aims to encourage young people of different learning abilities to get involved in activities that develop music skills, enhance their confidence and self esteem and develop positive behaviour as individuals and as a team member. To this end, a Summer School is run annually in July, along with an annual junior solo piping competition. ## What causes is Strachur & District Piping Association registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Strachur & District Piping Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Strachur & District Piping 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=strachur-district-piping-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Strachur & District Piping Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Strachur & District Piping Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044456) 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 Strachur & District Piping Association's charity number? Strachur & District Piping Association's charity number is SC044456. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044456? Search SC044456 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 Strachur & District Piping Association do? The Piping Association aims to encourage young people of different learning abilities to get involved in activities that develop music skills, enhance their confidence and self esteem and develop positive behaviour as individuals and as a team member. To this end, a Summer School is run annually in July, along with an annual junior solo piping competition. Does Strachur & District Piping Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Strachur & District Piping 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 Strachur & District Piping Association? Strachur & District Piping 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=SC044456).