--- title: "Making Waves — check charity number 1163912 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Making Waves a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163912. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Golcar. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/making-waves retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:49:31.775Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Making Waves is a registered charity (number 1163912) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £22,935 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Making Waves? Registered charity number 1163912 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Golcar Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £22,935 Website [makingwavescharity.org.uk](http://makingwavescharity.org.uk/) ## What does Making Waves do? To support by charitable means people with learning difficulties living in West Yorkshire to help them lead full and purposeful lives in thier communities ## What causes is Making Waves registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Making Waves yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Making Waves 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=making-waves&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://makingwavescharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Making Waves a legitimate charity? Yes. Making Waves is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163912) 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 Making Waves's charity number? Making Waves's charity number is 1163912. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163912? Search 1163912 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 Making Waves do? To support by charitable means people with learning difficulties living in West Yorkshire to help them lead full and purposeful lives in thier communities Does Making Waves have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Making Waves. 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 Making Waves? Making Waves's website is http://makingwavescharity.org.uk — 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/1163912).