Become A Donor
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Support our work
Here is a snapshot of what your donation supports:
- Equitable access to high-quality music making and learning for all.
- A nationwide programme of outreach projects, community piping clubs and schools workshops.
- Invaluable piping programmes such as The CLASP and the NPC Veterans Club.
- The running of the worlds largest piping festival in Piping Live!.
- The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland and Trainee Tutor initiatives.
- Our continued research into, and projects in support of, our pursuit of a more diverse piping community.
You can donate through our CAF Donate page below, where we can also collect GiftAid from UK taxpayers – we can reclaim 25p for every pound donated from tax you pay for the current tax year.
We are a registered charity
Prefer to donate by phone or post?
We’re grateful for every donation that helps support the work of The National Piping Centre.
To make a donation by phone, please call us on 01413530220 and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
If you’d prefer to donate by post, please send a cheque payable to The National Piping Centre to:
The National Piping Centre
30–34 McPhater Street
Glasgow
G4 0HW
Thank you for helping us keep Scotland’s piping tradition alive and thriving.
Leave a Legacy Gift in Your Will
Keep Scotland’s Music Alive for Generations to Come
Gifts in Wills help us safeguard the future of piping — continuing our vital community work, nurturing new talent, and keeping the sound of Scotland’s national instrument ringing out across the world.
Your Legacy Will Make a Lasting Difference
Every gift, large or small, helps us continue our work at the heart of Scotland’s piping community. Legacy gifts support:
- Education and access – inspiring young people to take up the pipes and ensuring tuition is available to all.
- Preservation and heritage – protecting historic instruments, collections, and the stories that make piping unique.
- Performance and innovation – supporting world-class musicians, events, and projects that bring piping to new audiences.
By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll help us sustain a living tradition — one that connects people through music, history, and shared pride.
Learn About Pledging a Gift
Your Will is a reflection of what matters most to you. After taking care of loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate could make a huge difference to the future of piping.
How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
Leaving a legacy to The National Piping Centre is straightforward. Once you have provided for your loved ones, you can include a gift in your will by naming:
The National Piping Centre
30–34 McPhater Street
Glasgow, G4 0HW
Registered Charity No. 020391
We always recommend seeking advice from a solicitor or professional will writer to ensure your wishes are clearly stated.
Talk to Our Team About Leaving a Legacy
If you’d like to discuss your plans or find out more about how your gift could help, our team would be delighted to hear from you.
📍 The National Piping Centre
30–34 McPhater Street, Glasgow, G4 0HW
📧 [zwhite@thepipingcentre.co.uk]
📞 [01413530220]
Every note played, every tune passed on, and every student inspired will be part of your legacy.
Instrument Donation Scheme
We believe that everyone should have access to music and our instrument loan scheme supports children and young people for whom the financial cost of purchasing an instrument is a barrier to entry. Our instrument loan scheme is solely supported by the kind instrument donations we receive from you. If you have sets of pipes or drums that are no longer played then why not give them a new lease of life and kick-start a new piping journey through our instrument loan scheme.
Corporate Support
Partner with the National Piping Centre
Champion Scotland’s music, culture and creativity.
At The National Piping Centre, we are dedicated to preserving, promoting and progressing the great Highland bagpipe — Scotland’s national instrument — through education, performance and cultural engagement.
By partnering with us, your organisation can play a vital role in sustaining this living tradition and ensuring that piping continues to inspire audiences at home and around the world.
Why Partner with Us
Corporate support helps us:
- Inspire the next generation – providing access to tuition, bursaries and youth programmes.
- Preserve Scotland’s heritage – caring for historic collections and promoting traditional music in a contemporary context.
- Create cultural impact – through concerts, festivals and outreach projects that bring people together.
Your support will not only make a difference to our community — it will also connect your brand with Scotland’s national identity, creative excellence and international reputation.
Ways to Support
There are many ways for your business to get involved:
- Corporate Donations – make a one-off or annual contribution to directly support our programmes and development.
- Sponsorship Opportunities – associate your brand with our events, concerts, competitions or education initiatives.
- Corporate Membership – enjoy exclusive benefits, including event invitations, staff experiences and recognition opportunities.
- In-kind Support – contribute goods, services or expertise that help us deliver our work.
Every partnership is unique, and we’ll work closely with you to create a relationship that aligns with your company’s values, goals and social impact priorities.
Join Our Community of Supporters
Corporate partners of The National Piping Centre are part of something enduring — a cultural legacy that connects Scotland’s past, present and future through the power of music.
Together, we can help the pipes continue to sound in classrooms, on stages, and across generations.
Let’s Start the Conversation
To explore partnership opportunities or discuss how your organisation can support our work, please get in touch:
📧 marketing@thenationalpipingcentre.co.uk
📞 +441413530220
📍 The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Glasgow, G4 0HW
