--- title: "Wave Berwick — check charity number 1216317 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wave Berwick a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216317. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Ord. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wave-berwick retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:48:55.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wave Berwick is a registered charity (number 1216317) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; recreation. 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 Berwick? Registered charity number 1216317 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location East Ord Website [www.waveberwick.com](http://www.waveberwick.com/) ## What does Wave Berwick do? We provide advice, advocacy, financial assistance, direct support, events and workshops for young people aged 11 to 16 in Northumberland who face barriers to education, including those excluded from mainstream education or home educated due to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. ## What causes is Wave Berwick registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wave Berwick yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wave Berwick 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-berwick&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.waveberwick.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wave Berwick a legitimate charity? Yes. Wave Berwick is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216317) 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 Wave Berwick's charity number? Wave Berwick's charity number is 1216317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216317? Search 1216317 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 Wave Berwick do? We provide advice, advocacy, financial assistance, direct support, events and workshops for young people aged 11 to 16 in Northumberland who face barriers to education, including those excluded from mainstream education or home educated due to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Does Wave Berwick have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wave Berwick. 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 Wave Berwick? Wave Berwick's website is http://www.waveberwick.com — 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/1216317).