--- title: "Wave — charity SC055716 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Wave (charity SC055716). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wave-2 retrieved: 2026-10-06T19:53:53.717Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055716SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) W # Wave Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Wave is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055716) Work at Wave? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wave-2&type=claim&name=Wave) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Wave? Registered charity number SC055716 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Dumfries And Galloway Quick answer Wave (number SC055716) 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 Wave do? 3.1.1 To encourage active citizenship by linking volunteers with community projects in need of support. 3.1.2 To advance community development by engaging with individuals and groups in the community to identify their needs and increase social inclusion. 3.1.3 The relief of those in need, in particular vulnerable persons suffering from mental or physical disability, illness or impairment or old age. 3.1.4 The relief of unemployment by providing support and training to improve life skills and increase employability. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wave Answers Wave gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 September 2026 Also known as W.A.V.E. (Wigtownshire Active Volunteering for Everyone) Where it says it operates Dumfries And Galloway ## What causes is Wave registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wave yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wave. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Wave? - 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wave-2&type=claim&name=Wave) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wave a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Wave as a registered charity (number SC055716) 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 Wave's charity number? Wave's charity number is SC055716. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055716? Search SC055716 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 Wave do? 3.1.1 To encourage active citizenship by linking volunteers with community projects in need of support. 3.1.2 To advance community development by engaging with individuals and groups in the community to identify their needs and increase social inclusion. 3.1.3 The relief of those in need, in particular vulnerable persons suffering from mental or physical disability, illness or impairment or old age. 3.1.4 The relief of unemployment by providing support and training to improve life skills and increase employability. Does Wave have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wave. 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 Wave? Wave does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Wave registered as a charity? Wave was entered on the register on 23 September 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055716).