01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049396
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PH9 0PB
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Vale Of Atholl Pipers Association SC009503 Vale Of Atholl Pipers Association SC009503 has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to Vale of Atholl Pipers Association SCIO – SC049396 which is a SCIO
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Vale of Atholl Pipers’ Association SCIO exists to advance education in the art of bagpipe playing and drumming, particularly for young people living, working and studying in the Vale of Atholl and surrounding areas. We preserve and promote Scotland’s pipe band traditions by providing tuition, training, mentoring and performance opportunities for pipers and drummers of all ages. We achieve our purposes through a structured tuition programme, regular practices, participation in local and major pipe band competitions, public performances, community events, Highland Nights and solo competitions. These activities help develop musical skills, confidence, teamwork and cultural awareness while ensuring that traditional pipe band music continues to thrive for future generations.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisations purposes are to advance the education of the public, particularly young people living and working in the Vale of Atholl and surrounding areas in the art of bagpipe playing and drumming, by the presentation of public performance and other related activities to promote, advance and encourage bagpipe playing and drumming and to promote the traditions of pipe band music.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £63,468 | £47,802 | 0 | 30 June 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £60,329 | £77,909 | 0 | 29 April 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £79,933 | £52,136 | 0 | 20 June 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £56,788 | £67,118 | 0 | 24 May 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £25,243 | £56,519 | 0 | 23 June 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
- 1 Balchraggan, Tulliemet, Pitlochry
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://thevale.org/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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