West Kirby Educational Trust
Also known as: The Children's Convalescent Home and School, West Kirby Residential School
The objects of the charity are the education and care of children with complex special needs, who are recognised by their Local Education Authority as having communication, social, medical, emotional and behavioural problems.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the charity are the education and care of children with complex special needs, who are recognised by their Local Education Authority as having communication, social, medical, emotional and behavioural problems.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Education charities with income over £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 | £11,886,453 | £9,585,898 | £9,585,898 | £13,619,266 | £13,497,718 | 162 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,172,864 | £7,662,150 | £7,662,150 | £11,324,195 | £11,198,163 | 133 / 2 |
| 2023 | £7,048,729 | £6,703,911 | £6,703,911 | £10,713,711 | £10,599,448 | 128 / 2 |
| 2022 | £6,672,838 | £6,306,918 | £6,306,918 | £10,584,549 | £10,459,856 | 116 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,148,439 | £5,291,158 | £5,291,158 | £9,069,707 | £8,101,119 | 107 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Kirby Educational Trust
What does West Kirby Educational Trust do?
The objects of the charity are the education and care of children with complex special needs, who are recognised by their Local Education Authority as having communication, social, medical, emotional and behavioural problems.
How much income did West Kirby Educational Trust report in 2025?
West Kirby Educational Trust reported total income of £11.89m and reported expenditure of £9.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Kirby Educational Trust?
West Kirby Educational Trust has a program ratio of 80.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Kirby Educational Trust registered as a charity?
West Kirby Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207790. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs West Kirby Educational Trust?
West Kirby Educational Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julie Merry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Kirby Educational Trust operate?
West Kirby Educational Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Kirby Educational Trust a registered charity?
Yes — West Kirby Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207790.
Details
Meols Drive
West Kirby
Wirral
CH48 5DH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Children's Convalescent Home and School
- West Kirby Residential School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated