--- title: "The Cooperation Band — check charity number SC040648 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cooperation Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040648. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cooperation-band retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:50:17.910Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cooperation Band is a registered charity (number SC040648) 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 £58,033 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Cooperation Band? Registered charity number SC040648 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £58,033 Website [www.thecooperationband.co.uk](http://www.thecooperationband.co.uk/) ## What does The Cooperation Band do? the cooperation band is a community brass band, based in Glasgow city centre. Originally formed in 1918 by the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society at their SCWS factories in Glasgow. Various name changes over the years have reflected changes in Co-operative sponsoring organisations. The band is the most successful Scottish contesting brass band with 37 Scottish Champions titles and 2 Champions of Great Britain titles plus many Scottish Band of the Year awards. Rehearsals are held twice weekly and members come from many backgrounds including a dozen conservatoire trained music graduates. T… ## What causes is The Cooperation Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cooperation Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cooperation 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-cooperation-band&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thecooperationband.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cooperation Band a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cooperation Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040648) 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 Cooperation Band's charity number? The Cooperation Band's charity number is SC040648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040648? Search SC040648 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 Cooperation Band do? the cooperation band is a community brass band, based in Glasgow city centre. Originally formed in 1918 by the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society at their SCWS factories in Glasgow. Various name changes over the years have reflected changes in Co-operative sponsoring organisations. The band is the most successful Scottish contesting brass band with 37 Scottish Champions titles and 2 Champions of Great Britain titles plus many Scottish Band of the Year awards. Rehearsals are held twice weekly and members come from many backgrounds including a dozen conservatoire trained music graduates. T… Does The Cooperation Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cooperation 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 Cooperation Band? The Cooperation Band's website is http://www.thecooperationband.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC040648).