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Wave For Change

Also known as: Wave

Wave for Change works to build genuinely inclusive communities around the country, where individuals with and without learning disabilities can mix across all aspects of life, becoming less socially segregated and more understanding and tolerant of differences. We are about encouraging and enabling mixed-ability friendships and doing things with and not for each other.

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Activities & Mission

Wave for Change works to build genuinely inclusive communities around the country, where individuals with and without learning disabilities can mix across all aspects of life, becoming less socially segregated and more understanding and tolerant of differences. We are about encouraging and enabling mixed-ability friendships and doing things with and not for each other.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£44,106
Latest Expenditure
£80,648

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 182.9%
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 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£44,106
£80,6480 / 25
2024
£92,740
£50,9040 / 135
2023
£32,471
£45,1310 / 25
2022
£29,010
£48,6480 / 90
2021
£80,542
£29,0780 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wave For Change

What does Wave For Change do?

Wave for Change works to build genuinely inclusive communities around the country, where individuals with and without learning disabilities can mix across all aspects of life, becoming less socially segregated and more understanding and tolerant of differences. We are about encouraging and enabling mixed-ability friendships and doing things with and not for each other.

How much income did Wave For Change report in 2025?

Wave For Change reported total income of £44k and reported expenditure of £81k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wave For Change registered as a charity?

Wave For Change was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2020 as charity number 1190354. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Wave For Change?

Wave For Change is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jason Waterman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wave For Change operate?

Wave For Change operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wave For Change a registered charity?

Yes — Wave For Change is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190354.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 July 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5162123
Charity Number
1190354

Trustees

Jason Waterman Chair
Carolyn Jean Jarvis
Ian Hardie
Lucy Woolfenden
Mary Osborne
Max Thomas Wanless
Toby Morrison

Also Known As

  • Wave

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