--- title: "WAVE Trust — check charity number SC044168 | CharityCompare" description: "Is WAVE Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044168. the advancement of education charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wave-trust-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:30:46.629Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer WAVE Trust is a registered charity (number SC044168) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the saving of lives; the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £639,545 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 WAVE Trust? Registered charity number SC044168 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £639,545 Website [www.wavetrust.org](http://www.wavetrust.org/) ## What does WAVE Trust do? The Objects for which the Company is established are for the advancement of public education, in particular by undertaking activities intended (i) to reduce all forms of interpersonal 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. ## What causes is WAVE Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe saving of livesthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for WAVE Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. WAVE Trust 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=wave-trust-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wavetrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is WAVE Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. WAVE Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044168) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is WAVE Trust's charity number? WAVE Trust's charity number is SC044168. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044168? Search SC044168 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 Trust do? The Objects for which the Company is established are for the advancement of public education, in particular by undertaking activities intended (i) to reduce all forms of interpersonal 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. Does WAVE Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for WAVE Trust. 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 Trust? WAVE Trust's website is http://www.wavetrust.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC044168).