--- title: "The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band — check charity number SC048567 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048567. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ellon-district-royal-british-legion-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:08:07.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band is a registered charity (number SC048567) 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 £21,135 (year ending 2025-10-01). 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 Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band? Registered charity number SC048567 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-10-01) £21,135 ## What does The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band do? The aims and objectives of the Band are to provide facilities for and to promote participation in the continuous training of anyone interested in learning the highland bagpipe and drumming with emphasis on the younger generation and local community Maintaining strong links with the Ellon Branch of the Royal British Legion (Scotland) Affiliation with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) and the NoS Branch of the RSPBA The entertainment of members of the public and various organisations to support their events and raise funds for Band equipment and other general expenses. Tuition t… ## What causes is The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ellon & District Royal British Legion 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=the-ellon-district-royal-british-legion-pipe-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048567) 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 Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band's charity number? The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band's charity number is SC048567. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048567? Search SC048567 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 Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band do? The aims and objectives of the Band are to provide facilities for and to promote participation in the continuous training of anyone interested in learning the highland bagpipe and drumming with emphasis on the younger generation and local community Maintaining strong links with the Ellon Branch of the Royal British Legion (Scotland) Affiliation with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) and the NoS Branch of the RSPBA The entertainment of members of the public and various organisations to support their events and raise funds for Band equipment and other general expenses. Tuition t… Does The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe 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 Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band? The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe 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=SC048567).