--- title: "West Kirby Charity — check charity number 218546 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Kirby Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218546. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in West Kirby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-kirby-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:57.584Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Kirby Charity is a registered charity (number 218546) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £27,723 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about West Kirby Charity? Registered charity number 218546 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Kirby Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £27,723 ## What does West Kirby Charity do? The charity pays small pensions to elderly persons who have lived in the area of the former urban district of Hoylake for at least three years. It also makes one-off payments to persons (whether or not elderly) living in that area. ## What causes is West Kirby Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Kirby Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Kirby Charity is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-kirby-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Kirby Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. West Kirby Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218546) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is West Kirby Charity's charity number? West Kirby Charity's charity number is 218546. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218546? Search 218546 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does West Kirby Charity do? The charity pays small pensions to elderly persons who have lived in the area of the former urban district of Hoylake for at least three years. It also makes one-off payments to persons (whether or not elderly) living in that area. Does West Kirby Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Kirby Charity. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to West Kirby Charity? West Kirby Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/218546).