--- title: "Thurso & District Pipe Band — check charity number SC028840 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thurso & District Pipe Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028840. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thurso-district-pipe-band retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:33:09.711Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thurso & District Pipe Band is a registered charity (number SC028840) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £5,464 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Thurso & District Pipe Band? Registered charity number SC028840 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £5,464 ## What does Thurso & District Pipe Band do? Our charity is set up to educate the public in pipe band music. We do this by holding weekly events throughout the summer where we parade the main street and by playing at local events. We hold practices every week and encourage the younger generation of pipers to come up once they are at an acceptable stage of playing. ## What causes is Thurso & District Pipe Band registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thurso & District Pipe Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thurso & District 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=thurso-district-pipe-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thurso & District Pipe Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Thurso & District Pipe Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028840) 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 Thurso & District Pipe Band's charity number? Thurso & District Pipe Band's charity number is SC028840. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028840? Search SC028840 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 Thurso & District Pipe Band do? Our charity is set up to educate the public in pipe band music. We do this by holding weekly events throughout the summer where we parade the main street and by playing at local events. We hold practices every week and encourage the younger generation of pipers to come up once they are at an acceptable stage of playing. Does Thurso & District Pipe Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thurso & District 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 Thurso & District Pipe Band? Thurso & District 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=SC028840).