WAVELENGTH CHARITY LIMITED
Aiming to tackle the effects of loneliness and isolation internationally and within the UK by providing representation, advice, equipment, fostering cooperation, undertaken research and developing initiatives. Particular older people, people who are vulnerable or disabled and people who are disadvantage by illness or social isolation. Priority is given work that significantly relieve loneliness.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves stood at £1,423,867, an increase from the previous year's £1,214,979. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £121,656, driven by total income of £406,139 against total expenditure of £601,214, alongside a £334,077 gain on the revaluation of investment property.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves as of 31st March 2025 stand at £1,423,867 (2024: £1,214,979) excluding tangible fixed assets and designated funds.” — page 9
“During the year, a family member of the CEO Tim Leech was employed within the Charity. As at 31 March this individual was no longer employed with the Charity. Decision regarding remuneration were approved by the Board of Trustees rather than the CEO.” — page 34
“One family member also received 2 of the SIM cards that are held as stock. These items are held in stock at £48 each and therefore the total value was £96.” — page 34
“During the year, a family member of the CEO Tim Leech was employed within the Charity. As at 31 March this individual was no longer employed with the Charity. Decision regarding remuneration were approved by the Board of Trustees rather than the CEO.” — page 34
“One family member also received 2 of the SIM cards that are held as stock. These items are held in stock at £48 each and therefore the total value was £96.” — page 34
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2025)
Trustees
- STEVEN DERRICKchair
- Daniel J Finnegan
- Freddie Kian Sun Quek
- Professor David Alexander Ellis
- STEVEN TURNER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £406k | £601k |
| 31/03/2024 | £351k | £671k |
| 31/03/2023 | £259k | £351k |
| 31/03/2022 | £336k | £271k |
| 31/03/2021 | £388k | £271k |
Common questions
Is WAVELENGTH CHARITY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves stood at £1,423,867, an increase from the previous year's £1,214,979. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £121,656, driven by total income of £406,139 against total expenditure of £601,214, alongside a £334,077 gain on the revaluation of investment property. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.
Who funds WAVELENGTH CHARITY LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WAVELENGTH CHARITY LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE CLOVER TRUST, M AND C TRUST, THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION, The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust, THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLOVER TRUST | FY2022 | £180k | |
| M AND C TRUST | FY2024 | £9k | |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| M AND C TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| M AND C TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £3k | |
| M AND C TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE CLOVER TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £2k | |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE CLOVER TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £105k |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | 1 | £125k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| MIDDLE WAY TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY | 1 | £20k |
| THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £20k |
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- THE RAINBOW FOUNDATION, WREXHAM
- AGE UK LEWISHAM AND SOUTHWARK
- WAVE ACTIVE LIMITED
- PAUL'S PLACE (SOUTH WEST)
- STANSTEAD LODGE SENIOR CLUB LTD
- FRIENDS ACTION NORTH EAST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAVELENGTH CHARITY LIMITED | £406k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RAINBOW FOUNDATION, WREXHAM | £2.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| AGE UK LEWISHAM AND SOUTHWARK | £2.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WAVE ACTIVE LIMITED | £8.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PAUL'S PLACE (SOUTH WEST) | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| STANSTEAD LODGE SENIOR CLUB LTD | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |