01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC033034
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH15 1SR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To promote traditional bagpipe & drum playing. We compete under the auspice of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) by the presentation of public performance and other related activities. Giving local and national youth the opportunity to learn, educate & play in a Scottish Pipe Band, thereby encouraging & enabling them to advance from Novice Juvenille to Grade 1. We are a self-funding organisation and during the course of this financial year we have continued to provide in person tuition and practicing. Practice meetings take place 2-3 times a week for all levels. This covers complete beginners to experienced players over all age groups. All tuition is provided by dedicated tutors and experienced playing members. All tuition is provided by volunteers. Public performances by both bands in support of local gala days (West Lothian). Both bands competing at R.S.P.B.A organised competitive events.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objectives of the band shall be to promote traditional bagpipe and drum playing. Competing under the auspice of the RSPBA, by the presentation of public performance and other related activities. Giving youth local and national the opportunity to learn, educate and play in a Scottish pipe band thereby encouraging, enabling them to advance from Novice Juvenile to Grade 1.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £68,539 | £74,419 | 0 | 2 January 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £103,250 | £102,152 | 0 | 27 April 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £80,686 | £72,644 | 0 | 7 January 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £40,058 | £50,949 | 0 | 30 April 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £11,220 | £8,182 | 0 | 1 February 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 3 Southfield Farm Grove, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.boghallandbathgate.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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