Making Waves grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1163912
Making Waves is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1163912. The register describes its activities as: “To support by charitable means people with learning difficulties living in West Yorkshire to help them lead full and purposeful lives in thier communities.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £7,892 and spending of £7,332.
Verified 19 days ago69 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
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What Making Waves funds
Making Waves is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Making Waves
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Making Waves in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (makingwavescharity.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Making Waves
Is Making Waves open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Making Waves is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Making Waves give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Making Waves makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Making Waves?
In its latest reported year Making Waves reported income of £7,892 and spending of £7,332.
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