Wave Adventure
Analysis
Wave Adventure is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rossendale. It was registered in April 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Wave Adventure reported income of £129k and spending of £119k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income grew from £120k to £129k (+7.8%), an average of +7.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Wave Adventure sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Spice Up Ltd (£129k), Mirehouse Community Centre (£129k) and Diverse UK (£129k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Working in a wide range of underserved communities to address under representation, we use outdoor activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and mountain biking and environmental projects to engage children, young people, 'at risk' adults and families to support increased health, wellbeing, self-esteem, pro social skills, volunteering and leadership opportunities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Spice Up Ltd | London | £129k |
| Mirehouse Community Centre | Cumbria | £129k |
| Diverse UK | Bristol | £129k |
| The Footwear Benevolent Society | Exeter | £129k |