WAVE ADVENTURE
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,806 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds increasing to £193,059. The trustees note that the charity is indebted to its volunteers who offer their time free of charge, and the organization continues to receive funding from various grants and partners.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants and subsidies received 104,866”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/08/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Rebecca Jefferson
- Fay Wiblin
- James Kirk
- Jess Calvert
- Joyce Hanna
- Makenzie Hey
- Tom Miller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £129k | £119k |
| 31/12/2024 | £120k | £81k |
Common questions
Is WAVE ADVENTURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,806 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds increasing to £193,059. The trustees note that the charity is indebted to its volunteers who offer their time free of charge, and the organization continues to receive funding from various grants and partners. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WAVE ADVENTURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WAVE ADVENTURE as a grant recipient include BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES, CRH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2023 | £25k | |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2022 | £20k | Grant |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2025 | £17k | |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2025 | £15k | |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2023 | £15k | |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2023 | £14k | |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Provision of activities to promote health and wellbeing |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2024 | £10k | |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | 48% of the salary and running costs for a charity providing outdoor activities and leadership training for young people in the locality of Breightmet in Bolton. |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2023 | £9k | |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | General |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2022 | £5k | Grant |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2022 | £5k | Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 18/07/2025 | £11k | Activity for all |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2024 | £20k | outdoor leadership programme |
| Sport England | 26/05/2023 | £7k | all ride |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2023 | £10k | Outdoor diversity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £10k | Bestbloke |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2021 | £5k | Community Hub |
| Sport England | 21/05/2020 | £1k | COVID-19 CEF |