Wirral Churches' Ark Project
Also known as: The Ark
The provision of accommodation and associated services to homeless persons
Activities & Mission
The provision of accommodation and associated services to homeless persons
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Housing 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 | £1,706,530 | £1,820,735 | £1,762,849 | £1,774,429 | £378,936 | 41 / 12 |
| 2024 | £1,870,184 | £1,775,290 | £1,746,332 | £1,888,634 | £275,529 | 37 / 11 |
| 2022 | £1,431,073 | £1,256,016 | £1,220,190 | £1,793,740 | £230,515 | 33 / 7 |
| 2021 | £1,270,640 | £1,429,402 | £1,343,593 | £1,671,330 | £86,119 | 35 / 7 |
| 2020 | £1,399,131 | £1,366,606 | £1,243,652 | £1,783,288 | £228,583 | 35 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wirral Churches' Ark Project
What does Wirral Churches' Ark Project do?
The provision of accommodation and associated services to homeless persons
How much income did Wirral Churches' Ark Project report in 2025?
Wirral Churches' Ark Project reported total income of £1.71m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wirral Churches' Ark Project?
Wirral Churches' Ark Project has a program ratio of 103.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wirral Churches' Ark Project registered as a charity?
Wirral Churches' Ark Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2000 as charity number 1079070. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Wirral Churches' Ark Project?
Wirral Churches' Ark Project is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wirral Churches' Ark Project operate?
Wirral Churches' Ark Project operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wirral Churches' Ark Project a registered charity?
Yes — Wirral Churches' Ark Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079070.
Details
Mary Cole House
7 Sidney Street
Birkenhead
CH41 1BF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Ark
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated