01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047993
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- DD4 8XQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We teach the the playing of the Highland Bagpipe and Drumming, from beginner learner level both children and adults alike. We are registered with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) the governing body of the pipe band world. We take on both adult and children recruits whatever there playing level is and develop them into functional pipers and drummers. We recruit people, who due to circumstances of health and well being, would not necessarily be recruited to a main stream competing pipe band.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisations charitable purposes shall be to promote the advancement of Scottish heritage, culture and the arts. specifically the organisation shall undertake activities which develop the playing of Highland Bagpipes and Drums. The organisation shall also provide recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for individuals of all ages and backgrounds in order that they may experience personal growth, knowledge & skills development & enhanced health and well being.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £20,598 | £21,769 | 1 | 22 January 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £22,654 | £25,023 | 1 | 3 March 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £26,231 | £23,676 | 1 | 3 March 2025 |
| 31 December 2022 | £19,832 | £34,865 | 1 | 27 February 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £57,641 | £26,169 | 1 | 27 February 2023 |
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
- 4 Craighill Court, Dundee
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.dcpb.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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