--- title: "Crest of a Wave — check charity number 1166285 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Crest of a Wave a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166285. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Hoddesdon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/crest-of-a-wave retrieved: 2026-08-19T17:27:27.975Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Crest of a Wave is a registered charity (number 1166285) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,530 (year ending 2017-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Crest of a Wave? Registered charity number 1166285 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hoddesdon Latest income (year ending 2017-04-05) £1,530 Website [www.crestofawave.org](http://www.crestofawave.org/) ## What does Crest of a Wave do? To provide practical help (covering hospital parking costs, travel to and from hospital) and experiences (days out, family photo sessions) to elderly and terminally ill residents of the Borough of Broxbourne. ## What causes is Crest of a Wave registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Crest of a Wave yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Crest of a Wave is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=crest-of-a-wave&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.crestofawave.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Crest of a Wave a legitimate charity? Yes. Crest of a Wave is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166285) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Crest of a Wave's charity number? Crest of a Wave's charity number is 1166285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166285? Search 1166285 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Crest of a Wave do? To provide practical help (covering hospital parking costs, travel to and from hospital) and experiences (days out, family photo sessions) to elderly and terminally ill residents of the Borough of Broxbourne. Does Crest of a Wave have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crest of a Wave. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Crest of a Wave? Crest of a Wave's website is http://www.crestofawave.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1166285).