--- title: "Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts — check charity number 1024836 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1024836. Education/training charity based in First Floor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/second-wave-centre-for-youth-arts retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:56:54.461Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts is a registered charity (number 1024836) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £165,836 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts? Registered charity number 1024836 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location First Floor Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £165,836 Website [www.secondwave.org.uk](http://www.secondwave.org.uk/) ## What does Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts do? To foster interest and participation in and study of the arts in local communities making the arts more accessible and relevant to local communities with a view to improving the quality of life and advance the education of the public and young people in the practice and appreciation of the arts. ## What causes is Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts 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=second-wave-centre-for-youth-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.secondwave.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1024836) 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 Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts's charity number? Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts's charity number is 1024836. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1024836? Search 1024836 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 Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts do? To foster interest and participation in and study of the arts in local communities making the arts more accessible and relevant to local communities with a view to improving the quality of life and advance the education of the public and young people in the practice and appreciation of the arts. Does Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts. 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 Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts? Second Wave - Centre for Youth Arts's website is http://www.secondwave.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/1024836).