What we do
Making Waves is a registered charity which provides support to people aged 18 and over with learning and/or physical difficulties who use the Waves Day Care Centre in Slaithwaite near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire … one of the most pioneering day car centres for disabled people across the UK.
Waves day care centre in Slaithwaite helps people aged 18 and over with learning and/or physical difficulties lead full lives with activities ranging from performing arts and baking to days out and holidays.
It’s one of the most pioneering day care centres in the UK with an amazing ‘can do’ spirit to provide the very best care and quality of life for its members.
The Making Waves charity supports the centre and its members, including providing respite care and overnight breaks when members’ families face a crisis along with essential equipment such as portable hoists and a defibrillator.
Where does our money come from?
Our money comes from:
- Donations from individuals and businesses.
- Fundraising activities organised by the staff and volunteers at Waves and by others.
Who are we?
We are run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Our trustees who are also unpaid are:
- Andrew Hirst (Chairman)
- Angela Skelton
- Michael Nolan (Secretary)
- Vincent Wadsworth (Treasurer)
We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation regulated by the Charity Commission and send an annual report of our activities and finances to the Charity Commission.
Our annual reports and accounts are available for inspection.
Want to help?
If you have a funding idea or are organising a collection we have branded buckets, T-shirts and publicity boards all bearing our logo that you can borrow.
How to apply for help
If you are a person with learning difficulties or a carer for such a person, you can apply for help by filling in a simple application form and handing it to Angela Skelton at Waves or by emailing chairman Andy Hirst at andyjhirst@aol.com.
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