--- title: "Soundwaves Festival — check charity number 1116527 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Soundwaves Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116527. Education/training charity based in Brighton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/soundwaves-festival retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:11:19.445Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Soundwaves Festival is a registered charity (number 1116527) 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. 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 Soundwaves Festival? Registered charity number 1116527 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Brighton ## What does Soundwaves Festival do? The charity organises festivals in the South East of England, providing a platform for local, national and international performers, through which it seeks to promote new music and related arts to all, with the focus on recently created or improvised work, through concerts and other activities, including workshops. ## What causes is Soundwaves Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Soundwaves Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Soundwaves Festival 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=soundwaves-festival&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Soundwaves Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Soundwaves Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116527) 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 Soundwaves Festival's charity number? Soundwaves Festival's charity number is 1116527. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116527? Search 1116527 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 Soundwaves Festival do? The charity organises festivals in the South East of England, providing a platform for local, national and international performers, through which it seeks to promote new music and related arts to all, with the focus on recently created or improvised work, through concerts and other activities, including workshops. Does Soundwaves Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Soundwaves Festival. 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 Soundwaves Festival? Soundwaves Festival does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1116527).