--- title: "Wave Radio — check charity number SC024398 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wave Radio a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024398. the advancement of health charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wave-radio retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:54:50.952Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wave Radio is a registered charity (number SC024398) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £1,552 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Wave Radio? Registered charity number SC024398 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,552 Website [www.waveradio.org.uk](http://www.waveradio.org.uk/) ## What does Wave Radio do? Wave Radio is intended to inform educate and entertain patients in Dr Gray's Hospital to aid their comfort and convalescence and also the wider local community in order to promote health and wellbeing. To do this Wave Radio provides a 24 hour radio service both within Dr Gray’s Hospital and to the local community by broadcasting a range of daytime and evening programmes. ## What causes is Wave Radio registered for? the advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wave Radio yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wave Radio 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-radio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.waveradio.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wave Radio a legitimate charity? Yes. Wave Radio is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024398) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Wave Radio's charity number? Wave Radio's charity number is SC024398. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024398? Search SC024398 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Wave Radio do? Wave Radio is intended to inform educate and entertain patients in Dr Gray's Hospital to aid their comfort and convalescence and also the wider local community in order to promote health and wellbeing. To do this Wave Radio provides a 24 hour radio service both within Dr Gray’s Hospital and to the local community by broadcasting a range of daytime and evening programmes. Does Wave Radio have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wave Radio. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Wave Radio? Wave Radio's website is http://www.waveradio.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC024398).