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The Ellon & District Royal British Legion Pipe Band

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC048567
Status
Active
Registered
July 24, 2018
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
43 Teal Street
Ellon
Aberdeenshire
AB41 9FP

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

The aims and objectives of the Band are to provide facilities for and to promote participation in the continuous training of anyone interested in learning the highland bagpipe and drumming with emphasis on the younger generation and local community Maintaining strong links with the Ellon Branch of the Royal British Legion (Scotland) Affiliation with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) and the NoS Branch of the RSPBA The entertainment of members of the public and various organisations to support their events and raise funds for Band equipment and other general expenses. Tuition takes place every Monday and Thursday Nights and is structured so that all levels are catered for to allow players to progress from beginner to being fully competent playing member of the band. Mondays 6.30pm - 7pm - chanter and drumming novices / beginners 7pm - 7.30pm - novice learners on chanter / drum 7.30pm - 8pm - advanced learners / full band member 8 pm - 9.00pm Thursdays 7.30 - 9.00pm

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: The aims and objectives of the Band shall be (1) to provide facilities for and to promote participation in the continuous training of anyone interested in learning the highland bagpipe and drumming with particular emphasis on the younger generation (2) to maintain strong links with the Ellon Branch of the Royal British Legion (Scotland) (3) affiliation with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) (4) The entertainment of members of the general public and various organisations in order to raise funds for Band equipment and other general expenses.

Geography

Main operating location
Aberdeenshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Oct. 1, 2025 £21,135 £24,783
Oct. 1, 2024 £20,879 £26,719
Oct. 1, 2023 £16,083 £9,812
Oct. 1, 2022 £16,973 £18,304
Oct. 1, 2021 £1,809 £3,809