01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045675
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB159JS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The objects of the Band are to promote and develop playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Pipe Band drumming within the context of pipe band culture and to maintain a bond of fellowship and mutual interest amongst its members. to provide tuition in piping and drumming and to perform as a Pipe Band in the community and in competition. the Band will seek to promote a youth development policy that encourages and sustains the musical heritage of piping and drumming of Scotland. The Band will enjoy charitable status and comply with the regulations required of it by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) to maintain that status.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Band are to promote and develop playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Pipe Band drumming within the context of pipe band culture and to maintain a bond of fellowship and mutual interest amongst its members. to provide tuition in piping and drumming and to perform as a Pipe Band in the community and in competition. the Band will seek to promote a youth development policy that encourages and sustains the musical heritage of piping and drumming of Scotland. The Band will enjoy charitable status and comply with the regulations required of it by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) to maintain that status
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £15,850 | £18,883 | 0 | 10 November 2025 |
| 31 July 2024 | £9,666 | £4,870 | 0 | 9 January 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £4,389 | £5,190 | 0 | 13 March 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £2,342 | £5,038 | 0 | 7 February 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £1,860 | £1,800 | 0 | 14 December 2021 |
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
- 1 Wellwood cottages, Rocklands road, Cults, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.granitecitypipesanddrums.com
- Parent charity
- The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association · SC018153
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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