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Wave Trust

Also known as: Worldwide Alternatives to Violence

The Objects of the charity are for the advancement of public education, in particular by undertaking activities intended (i) to reduce all forms of inter-personal violence, (ii) to reduce non accidental harm to children, (iii) to promote the social and emotional development of children, and the doing of all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of those objects.

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Activities & Mission

The Objects of the charity are for the advancement of public education, in particular by undertaking activities intended (i) to reduce all forms of inter-personal violence, (ii) to reduce non accidental harm to children, (iii) to promote the social and emotional development of children, and the doing of all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of those objects.

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
£457,263
Latest Expenditure
£474,780

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £364,763
Charitable Activities £186,817
Other Trading £11,000
Investments £1,369
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £469,553
Raising Funds £127,390
Governance £8,715
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£457,263
£474,7800 / 20
2023
£563,949
£596,943£469,553£140,446£121,3755 / 100
2022
£547,547
£530,259£421,350£178,996£178,9965 / 138
2021
£394,099
£387,2420 / 170
2020
£399,728
£390,3880 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wave Trust

What does Wave Trust do?

The Objects of the charity are for the advancement of public education, in particular by undertaking activities intended (i) to reduce all forms of inter-personal violence, (ii) to reduce non accidental harm to children, (iii) to promote the social and emotional development of children, and the doing of all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of those objects.

How much income did Wave Trust report in 2024?

Wave Trust reported total income of £457k and reported expenditure of £475k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wave Trust registered as a charity?

Wave Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2000 as charity number 1080189. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Wave Trust?

Wave Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wave Trust operate?

Wave Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Wave Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wave Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080189.

Details

Address
Windyhill Farm
Windyhill Road
Newmilns
East Ayrshire
Scotland
KA16 9LR
Registration Date
31 March 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3968445
Charity Number
1080189

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Trustees

ANTHOULLA KOUTSOUDI
Coleen Eileen Pearse
DAVID EDWIN MEAD
HUGH COLIN ALEXANDER SARRE
SERGIO SEKHON
SIR HARRY BURNS

Also Known As

  • Worldwide Alternatives to Violence

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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