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title: "The Sound Waves Foundation — check charity number 1197686 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Sound Waves Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197686. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 195-197 Wood Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sound-waves-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:53:54.347Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Sound Waves Foundation is a registered charity (number 1197686) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £33,333 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Sound Waves Foundation?

Registered charity number

1197686

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

195-197 Wood Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£33,333

Website

[www.soundwavesfoundation.org](https://www.soundwavesfoundation.org/)

## What does The Sound Waves Foundation do?

Sound Waves Foundation was born out of the need and want to celebrate deafness. Our mission is to improve accessibility and inclusivity for deaf children and young adults in the UK. Through innovation, creativity and technology we aim to empower deaf children to reach their true potential, while promoting deaf awareness to progress equality in society

## What causes is The Sound Waves Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sound Waves Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sound Waves Foundation 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Sound Waves Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Sound Waves Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197686) 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 The Sound Waves Foundation's charity number?

The Sound Waves Foundation's charity number is 1197686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197686?

Search 1197686 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 The Sound Waves Foundation do?

Sound Waves Foundation was born out of the need and want to celebrate deafness. Our mission is to improve accessibility and inclusivity for deaf children and young adults in the UK. Through innovation, creativity and technology we aim to empower deaf children to reach their true potential, while promoting deaf awareness to progress equality in society

Does The Sound Waves Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sound Waves Foundation. 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 The Sound Waves Foundation?

The Sound Waves Foundation's website is https://www.soundwavesfoundation.org/ — 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/1197686).