Wave Active Limited
Also known as: Wave Leisure Trust Limited
Provider of Sports, Leisure and Recreational services and facilities primarily for, but not restricted to the communities within Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough.
Activities & Mission
Provider of Sports, Leisure and Recreational services and facilities primarily for, but not restricted to the communities within Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough.
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
Higher than 35% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £8,066,607 | £6,899,346 | £6,899,346 | £3,105,253 | £2,053,757 | 327 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,562,677 | £8,829,662 | £6,228,662 | £2,015,991 | £1,481,240 | 319 / 14 |
| 2023 | £6,324,535 | £6,129,165 | £6,129,165 | £4,282,977 | £1,089,302 | 269 / 14 |
| 2022 | £5,179,638 | £5,348,440 | £5,330,035 | £662,607 | £672,011 | 238 / 14 |
| 2021 | £4,826,142 | £4,952,097 | £4,952,097 | -£833,591 | £90,703 | 346 / 38 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wave Active Limited
What does Wave Active Limited do?
Provider of Sports, Leisure and Recreational services and facilities primarily for, but not restricted to the communities within Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough.
How much income did Wave Active Limited report in 2025?
Wave Active Limited reported total income of £8.07m and reported expenditure of £6.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wave Active Limited?
Wave Active Limited has a program ratio of 85.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wave Active Limited registered as a charity?
Wave Active Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 2006 as charity number 1113486. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Wave Active Limited?
Wave Active Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ERIC KIHLSTROM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wave Active Limited operate?
Wave Active Limited operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wave Active Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Wave Active Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113486.
Details
Sutton Road
SEAFORD
East Sussex
BN25 4QW
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wave Leisure Trust Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated