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title: "Waves Additional Needs Support Group — check charity number 1179923 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Waves Additional Needs Support Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179923. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Shields. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waves-additional-needs-support-group
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:48:47.724Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Waves Additional Needs Support Group is a registered charity (number 1179923) 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 £79,115 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Waves Additional Needs Support Group?

Registered charity number

1179923

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

South Shields

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£79,115

Website

[www.waves-support-group.com](http://www.waves-support-group.com/)

## What does Waves Additional Needs Support Group do?

WAVES provides a variety of indoor/outdoor activities suitable for a range of ages (0-25yrs).We have sports, bikes, scooters, cookery, independence training, crafts, hair and beauty, consoles, holistic therapies, a chill room, music, dance, yoga, dance and general fitness activities. We also offer swimming, seasonal parties, special events and activities concerning science/skills and nature.

## What causes is Waves Additional Needs Support Group registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waves Additional Needs Support Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waves Additional Needs Support Group 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 Waves Additional Needs Support Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. Waves Additional Needs Support Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179923) 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 Waves Additional Needs Support Group's charity number?

Waves Additional Needs Support Group's charity number is 1179923. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179923?

Search 1179923 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 Waves Additional Needs Support Group do?

WAVES provides a variety of indoor/outdoor activities suitable for a range of ages (0-25yrs).We have sports, bikes, scooters, cookery, independence training, crafts, hair and beauty, consoles, holistic therapies, a chill room, music, dance, yoga, dance and general fitness activities. We also offer swimming, seasonal parties, special events and activities concerning science/skills and nature.

Does Waves Additional Needs Support Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waves Additional Needs Support Group. 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 Waves Additional Needs Support Group?

Waves Additional Needs Support Group's website is http://www.waves-support-group.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/1179923).