Safer Waves

Providing support and information to seafarers who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault, via anonymous email and online chat

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Activities & Mission

Providing support and information to seafarers who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault, via anonymous email and online chat

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£28,554

Latest Expenditure

£24,751

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 86.7%

Expenditure as % of income

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	Staff
2024	£28,554	£24,751	0 / 14
2023	£33,976	£7,973	0 / 7
2022	£11,597	£3,952	0 / 5
2021	£5,310	£3,033	0 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Safer Waves

What does Safer Waves do?

Providing support and information to seafarers who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault, via anonymous email and online chat

How much income did Safer Waves report in 2024?

Safer Waves reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Safer Waves registered as a charity?

Safer Waves was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2020 as charity number 1192195. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Safer Waves?

Safer Waves is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Genevieve Francis Waterhouse. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Safer Waves operate?

Safer Waves operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Safer Waves a registered charity?

Yes — Safer Waves is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192195.