Koala North West
Also known as: Home-Start Wirral
Koala North West offers emotional and practical support to families. We aim to strengthen and widen the social support network of families. Volunteers, who are parents themselves are carefully matched to the needs of the family; they then visit the family at home, building a strong supportive relationship offering friendship, reassurance and practical help.
Activities & Mission
Koala North West offers emotional and practical support to families. We aim to strengthen and widen the social support network of families. Volunteers, who are parents themselves are carefully matched to the needs of the family; they then visit the family at home, building a strong supportive relationship offering friendship, reassurance and practical help.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,661,392 | £1,633,019 | £1,487,344 | £790,311 | £455,477 | 55 / 183 |
| 2024 | £1,317,423 | £1,564,277 | £1,406,216 | £761,938 | £130,738 | 55 / 189 |
| 2023 | £1,712,668 | £1,343,518 | £1,215,109 | £1,008,792 | £313,655 | 53 / 145 |
| 2022 | £1,085,011 | £1,006,968 | £898,783 | £639,642 | £203,129 | 40 / 140 |
| 2021 | £1,252,425 | £965,614 | £865,441 | £561,599 | £172,130 | 34 / 90 |
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Frequently asked questions about Koala North West
What does Koala North West do?
Koala North West offers emotional and practical support to families. We aim to strengthen and widen the social support network of families. Volunteers, who are parents themselves are carefully matched to the needs of the family; they then visit the family at home, building a strong supportive relationship offering friendship, reassurance and practical help.
How much income did Koala North West report in 2025?
Koala North West reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Koala North West?
Koala North West has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Koala North West registered as a charity?
Koala North West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 2010 as charity number 1139517. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Koala North West?
Koala North West is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Koala North West operate?
Koala North West operates across 9 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Halton and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Koala North West a registered charity?
Yes — Koala North West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139517.
Details
Woodchurch Lane
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH42 9PH
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Also Known As
- Home-Start Wirral
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated