the wave project
Activities & Mission
The Wave Project runs award-winning surf therapy programmes for children aged 8-24 in the UK. Using a combination of qualified staff and trained volunteers, we run an evidence-based programme of peer-led surfing lessons that helps children and young adults to improve their emotional wellbeing. We also run a Beach School project for children at risk of exclusion from school.
Fundraising
See where The Wave Project is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Region
Country
Financial Information
Latest Income
£1,589,299
Latest Expenditure
£1,651,953
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 98.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £1,136,678
Charitable Activities £362,877
Other Trading £89,744
Investments £0
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £1,568,568
Raising Funds £83,385
Governance £51,391
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,589,299 | £1,651,953 | £1,568,568 | £617,268 | £32,686 | 40 / 1395 |
| 2024 | £1,616,777 | £1,609,089 | £1,504,739 | £679,922 | £141,716 | 38 / 1600 |
| 2023 | £1,736,877 | £1,321,908 | £1,233,989 | £672,234 | £192,248 | 29 / 1778 |
| 2022 | £1,478,478 | £1,664,041 | £1,601,239 | £257,265 | £4,311 | 40 / 1630 |
| 2021 | £1,257,223 | £1,073,667 | £1,036,276 | £442,828 | £0 | 27 / 6000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
6 Fore Street
Newquay
CORNWALL
TR7 1LN
Newquay
CORNWALL
TR7 1LN
Email
info@waveproject.co.ukWebsite
www.waveproject.co.ukRegistration Date
4 September 2015
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
5060233
Charity Number
1163421
Trustees
William Robertson
Sally Munday
Gary James Dreghorn
John Graham Murphy
Rachael Parker
Richard Alunn LLoyd Jones
Caroline Louise Keylock