Skip to content
Registered charity · No. SC046500Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Wave Project

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

The Wave Project is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Register extract · Not yet rated

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at The Wave Project? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about The Wave Project?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31
£1,752,141
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31
£1,716,319
Registered charity number
SC046500
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Outwith Scotland

Quick answer

The Wave Project (number SC046500) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Wave Project do?

The charity's objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: 4.1.1 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, cap…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Wave Project

Answers The Wave Project gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Outwith Scotland

What causes is The Wave Project registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wave Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Wave Project. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Wave Project?

  • Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
  • Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
  • Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wave Project a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Wave Project as a registered charity (number SC046500) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Wave Project's charity number?
The Wave Project's charity number is SC046500. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046500?
Search SC046500 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Wave Project do?
The charity's objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: 4.1.1 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, cap…
Does The Wave Project have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wave Project. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Wave Project?
The Wave Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.waveproject.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was The Wave Project registered as a charity?
The Wave Project was entered on the register on 21 April 2016.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.