01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047623
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- IV3 8FE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our charity is dedicated to preserving and promoting the tradition of Scottish pipe band music. We provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the piping and drumming, attend and take part in competitions, and cultural events, promoting teamwork, engagement and social inclusion.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Band are to promote and develop the playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Pipe Band drumming. to advance education by to provide tuition in piping and drumming to all. to advance the arts, heritage and culture by promoting and developing the Highland Bagpipe and Pipe Band Drumming. to perform as a Pipe Band in the community and in competitions.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £25,339 | £22,907 | 0 | 14 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £17,663 | £18,999 | 0 | 29 June 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £12,747 | £11,843 | 0 | 26 June 2025 |
| 31 March 2022 | £4,523 | £2,694 | 0 | 24 June 2025 |
| 31 March 2021 | £1,485 | £1,478 | 0 | 24 June 2025 |
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
- 138 Golf View Road, Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.cityofinvernesspipeband.org.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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