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West Kirby Educational Trust

00200018

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MEOLS DRIVE, CH48 5DH
Incorporated 23/08/1924

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/11/2025

Due 05/12/2026

On track

Industry

85590
Other education

Officers

Miss Melanie Sian Thomas

director · Since 25/05/2021

CEO

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Mrs Julie Maria Merry

director · Since 30/07/2021

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Stephen Peacock

director · Since 30/07/2021

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Father Brian Bell

director · Since 05/09/2022

CLERGY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Lindsay Clare Bott

secretary · Since 01/01/2024

Mr Thomas Jonathan Whitworth

director · Since 08/02/2024

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Mr Gerry Flanagan

director · Since 01/11/2024

TRUSTEE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Mr Peter Neil Merity

director · Since 27/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Mrs Louise Ann Scholes

director · Since 24/03/2025

TRUSTEE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Mrs Lynda Powner

director · Since 22/09/2025

TRUSTEE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Mrs Susan Pyatt

director · Since 22/09/2025

TRUSTEE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr John Melville Wylie

Ceased 31/12/2021

Mr Neville George Kenyon Lumb

Ceased 31/08/2021

Mr Mark Dickinson

Ceased 31/12/2021

Mrs Geraldine Mary Moore

Ceased 31/03/2019

Mrs Deborah Gould

Ceased 24/03/2022

Mr Dominic Andrew Kirkbride

Ceased 24/03/2022

Mrs Julie Maria Merry

Ceased 24/03/2022

Mr Stephen Peacock

Ceased 19/04/2022

Mrs Victoria Storey

Ceased 19/04/2022

Miss Melanie Sian Thomas

Ceased 19/04/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

WKRS PENSION SCHEME TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 04/02/2022Registered 04/02/2022

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 85590 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.15× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£13.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£11.2M

Debtors

£281k

162avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£13.5M
Signed by Melanie Sian ThomasPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.15+£0
20253.15+£2.9M
20236.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.