--- title: "The Brechin City Band — check charity number SC047692 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Brechin City Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047692. the advancement of education charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-brechin-city-band retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:15:11.780Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Brechin City Band is a registered charity (number SC047692) 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 £877 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 The Brechin City Band? Registered charity number SC047692 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £877 ## What does The Brechin City Band do? The Brechin City Band provide inclusive access to making music and performing in the community free of charge. ## What causes is The Brechin City Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Brechin City Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Brechin City 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=the-brechin-city-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Brechin City Band a legitimate charity? Yes. The Brechin City Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047692) 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 The Brechin City Band's charity number? The Brechin City Band's charity number is SC047692. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047692? Search SC047692 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 The Brechin City Band do? The Brechin City Band provide inclusive access to making music and performing in the community free of charge. Does The Brechin City Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Brechin City 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 The Brechin City Band? The Brechin City 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=SC047692).