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The Wave Project

The Wave Project Impact Report 2024/25

The Wave Project delivers evidence-based Surf Therapy and Adaptive Surfing programmes for young people experiencing mental health challenges across 17 locations in the UK. In 2024/25 the charity supported 2,558 beneficiaries — more than ever before — providing 25,226 hours of direct support through 1,395 active volunteers. Based in Newquay, Cornwall, the charity works with 800+ professional referral partners including CAMHS, schools and social services. Total income was £1,589,299.

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Mental health outcomes: Based on 339+ Stirling Wellbeing Scale surveys, 70.5% of participants felt calmer, 70.3% developed more trust, 66.2% gained confidence, and 52.5% felt more resilient after completing the 6-week Surf Therapy programme Custom geography from upload: Newquay, Cornwall (17 project locations across UK)

📊Key Metrics

2,558 beneficiaries supported (record high); 1,083 Surf Therapy participants; 528 Adaptive Surfing participants; 876 Surf Club participants; 71 Education participants; 800+ professional referral partners Key Metric 1
1,395 active volunteers; 25,226 hours of direct support; 10% of volunteers are graduates of Wave Project programmes; 78% of volunteers reported improved mental health from participating Key Metric 2
Total income: £1,589,299; total costs: £1,651,953; deficit: £62,654 (driven by multi-year grant accounting); 1,605 wetsuits sold via Pre-loved Wetsuit scheme (222% increase); 6 tonnes of neoprene resold or recycled Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Reach and inclusion: 2,558 young people supported across 17 locations — a record — including Adaptive Surfing for those with disabilities; new site opened at Lost Shore Surf Resort, Scotland; 10% of volunteers are programme graduates giving back as Surf Mentors
  • Sustainability and growth: Pre-loved Wetsuit scheme resold 1,605 wetsuits (222% increase) and recycled 2,200 more, diverting 6 tonnes of neoprene from landfill; digital transformation underway; new youth advisory board The Next Wave established; 5 new trustees appointed

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