It represents approximately seventy pipe bands in full membership of the association in Northern Ireland and over three thousand individual members.

The branch provides advice, assistance and guidance to the piping community generally on organisation, governance, education and music development.

Out of this plan the RSPBANI School was set up in approximately 1979 so that pupils could receive instruction in both the practical and theory elements of piping and drumming.

Over the years the education project of the Branch has had a number of brand names, including the Northern Ireland Piping and Drumming School but now is known simply as the RSPBANI Branch School where pupils can achieve standardised and recognised SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) qualifications.

Each Section also appoints a representative who sits on the Branch Executive to maintain communication throughout the organisation.