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Westgate Whirlybirds

Also known as: Earlybirds and Night Owls, Phoenix Pre School, Swallows, Westgate Whirlybirds & Pre-School

The charity provides affordable childcare facilities to children of parents living or working in the Suffolk area. We have a Pre-school, lunch club, breakfast club, after school club and holiday club.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides affordable childcare facilities to children of parents living or working in the Suffolk area. We have a Pre-school, lunch club, breakfast club, after school club and holiday club.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£176,872
Latest Expenditure
£182,337

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£176,872
£182,3370 / 2
2021
£183,394
£195,6650 / 2
2020
£211,164
£208,8010 / 2
2019
£186,254
£197,4370 / 2
2018
£174,921
£171,9640 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Westgate Whirlybirds

What does Westgate Whirlybirds do?

The charity provides affordable childcare facilities to children of parents living or working in the Suffolk area. We have a Pre-school, lunch club, breakfast club, after school club and holiday club.

How much income did Westgate Whirlybirds report in 2022?

Westgate Whirlybirds reported total income of £177k and reported expenditure of £182k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Westgate Whirlybirds registered as a charity?

Westgate Whirlybirds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1996 as charity number 1053558. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Westgate Whirlybirds?

Westgate Whirlybirds is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Westgate Whirlybirds operate?

Westgate Whirlybirds operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Westgate Whirlybirds a registered charity?

Yes — Westgate Whirlybirds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053558.

Details

Address
BROOKLANDS CLOSE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP33 3JX
Registration Date
7 March 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053558
Charity Number
1053558

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Trustees

Lisa Burgess
Penny Evelyn Gordon
Sue Taylor

Also Known As

  • Earlybirds and Night Owls
  • Phoenix Pre School
  • Swallows
  • Westgate Whirlybirds & Pre-School

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30 July 2026
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