# THE WAVE PROJECT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1163421
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Sept. 4, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1163421


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 Fore Street, Newquay, CORNWALL
- **Postcode:** TR7 1LN
- **Phone:** 01637820830
- **Email:** info@waveproject.co.uk
- **Website:** www.waveproject.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE, RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) THOSE AFFECTED BY DISABILITY, ILLNESS, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, SOCIAL EXCLUSION, LOW SELF-ESTEEM OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE OR DIFFICULTY INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) BY; (A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; AND(B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR EDUCATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR SKILLS, CAPABILITIES AND CONFIDENCE;IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) THROUGH THE PROVISION OF INSTRUCTION IN AND FACILITIES FOR SURFING AND OTHER RELATED SPORTS; AND2. TO ADVANCE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.

**Activities:** 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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Amateur Sport, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £1589299 | £1651953 | £617268 | 40 |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £1616777 | £1609089 | £679922 | 38 |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £1736877 | £1321908 | £672234 | 29 |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £1478478 | £1664041 | £257265 | 40 |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £1257223 | £1073667 | £442828 | 27 |



## Trustees

- **William Robertson** (Chair) — appointed April 27, 2020
- Caroline Louise Keylock — appointed April 22, 2025
- Gary James Dreghorn — appointed April 22, 2025
- John Graham Murphy — appointed April 22, 2025
- Rachael Parker — appointed April 22, 2025
- Richard Alunn LLoyd Jones — appointed April 22, 2025
- Sally Munday — appointed July 22, 2022