--- title: "Westgate Whirlybirds — check charity number 1053558 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westgate Whirlybirds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1053558. Education/training charity based in Bury St. Edmunds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westgate-whirlybirds retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:59:14.661Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westgate Whirlybirds is a registered charity (number 1053558) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £176,872 (year ending 2022-07-31). 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 Westgate Whirlybirds? Registered charity number 1053558 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bury St. Edmunds Latest income (year ending 2022-07-31) £176,872 Website [www.westgatewhirlybirds.org.uk](http://www.westgatewhirlybirds.org.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Westgate Whirlybirds registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westgate Whirlybirds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westgate Whirlybirds 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=westgate-whirlybirds&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westgatewhirlybirds.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westgate Whirlybirds a legitimate charity? Yes. Westgate Whirlybirds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1053558) 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 Westgate Whirlybirds's charity number? Westgate Whirlybirds's charity number is 1053558. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1053558? Search 1053558 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 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. Does Westgate Whirlybirds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westgate Whirlybirds. 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 Westgate Whirlybirds? Westgate Whirlybirds's website is http://www.westgatewhirlybirds.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1053558).