The Charity
West Kirby School and College was founded and is operated by charity West Kirby Educational Trust.
Funds are driven back into nurturing the achievement of children and the charity ‘gives back’ to the local community, providing a range of training to local schools and organisations which work with children with SEND.
Background of the charity
The organisation has been supporting children since the late 1800s, with it's original purpose as a convalescent home; formally & legally recognised in 1924 as The Children's Convalescent Home, West Kirby. 2024 is a special centenary celebration year.
By 1959 the name changed to West Kirby Convalescent Home and School to reflect the move away from convalescent towards education. The charity 'West Kirby Residential School' was founded and first registered on 22 September 1962, with the aim of providing education and care to children and young people with complex special needs. In 2024 the charity name was changed to 'West Kirby Educational Trust' to reflect the changing organisation; operating West Kirby School and College.
Management of the charity
Charity President
Mr. Anthony Shone is President of the charity. Anthony has lived on Wirral all his life and has been involved in a number of voluntary and charitable activities including serving as a Non-Executive Director of an NHS Hospital Trust.
Anthony has had a long relationship with the school, beginning in the mid-nineties when he led a fundraising appeal to repair the roof of the school building. Through the successful completion of this project (and rising pupil numbers), it gave the momentum for the school to become the outstanding establishment it is today. A year or two later much to Anthony's surprise but delight, he was invited to become President of the Charity, and he has served in this role ever since.
Company Directors, Members and Charity Trustees
| Miss. Sian Thomas ⓉⒹ | Mr. Stephen Peacock ⓂⓉⒹ | Fr. Brian Bell ⓂⓉⒹ |
| Mrs. Vicki Storey ⓂⓉⒹ | Mrs. Deborah Gould ⓂⓉⒹ | Mrs. Julie Merry ⓂⓉⒹ |
| Mr. Philip Deakin ⓂⓉⒹ | Mrs. Annie Grady ⓉⒹ |
Ⓜ Member of the Company Limited by Guarantee
Ⓓ Director of the Company Limited by Guarantee
Ⓣ Trustee of the Charity
Charity Patrons
The Charity is delighted to be supported by:
Mr. B Boumphrey
Mrs. J Brewster
Mr. D Brewster
Mr. M Calver
Mrs. R Calver
Mr. K O'Brien
Mrs. C O'Brien
Mr. M Potts
Mr. W M Barton
Mrs. H Corlett
Mr. M Dickinson
Mrs. R Elston
Mrs. A McAfee
Mrs. E Bateman
Mr. J Greenhalgh
Mrs. V Daglish
Mrs. A Barton
Mr. T Marshall
Mr. M Paddon
Mr. A Shone
Mrs. WE Shone
Mrs. I Wylie
Mr. J Wylie
Mrs. W Robinson
Mrs. P Earlam
Mrs. M Lumb
West Kirby Educational Trust is a charity operating in England & Wales, registered with the Charity Commission under the charity number 207790. Company Registration is 0200018.