Making Waves
To support by charitable means people with learning difficulties living in West Yorkshire to help them lead full and purposeful lives in thier communities
Activities & Mission
To support by charitable means people with learning difficulties living in West Yorkshire to help them lead full and purposeful lives in thier communities
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £22,935 | £4,565 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £5,668 | £5,295 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £1,323 | £8,530 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £3,183 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £7,206 | £5,181 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Making Waves
What does Making Waves do?
To support by charitable means people with learning difficulties living in West Yorkshire to help them lead full and purposeful lives in thier communities
How much income did Making Waves report in 2024?
Making Waves reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Making Waves registered as a charity?
Making Waves was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2015 as charity number 1163912. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Making Waves?
Making Waves is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Hirst. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Making Waves operate?
Making Waves operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Making Waves a registered charity?
Yes — Making Waves is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163912.
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