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Charlton Toy Library

CTL offers: a low-cost quality toy, book & child safety equipment loan scheme to families with children aged under five; a mobile service to isolated community groups; stay & play sessions for members; advice & support to members & other organisations on a wide range of parenting and child-related issues; music & storytelling sessions; information days; volunteering opportunities

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Activities & Mission

CTL offers: a low-cost quality toy, book & child safety equipment loan scheme to families with children aged under five; a mobile service to isolated community groups; stay & play sessions for members; advice & support to members & other organisations on a wide range of parenting and child-related issues; music & storytelling sessions; information days; volunteering opportunities

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

Latest Income
£31,762
Latest Expenditure
£42,837

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 134.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 134.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£31,762
£42,8370 / 12
2024
£51,923
£50,5490 / 8
2023
£44,236
£48,4200 / 13
2022
£38,286
£39,1720 / 8
2021
£62,706
£38,6990 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Charlton Toy Library

What does Charlton Toy Library do?

CTL offers: a low-cost quality toy, book & child safety equipment loan scheme to families with children aged under five; a mobile service to isolated community groups; stay & play sessions for members; advice & support to members & other organisations on a wide range of parenting and child-related issues; music & storytelling sessions; information days; volunteering opportunities

How much income did Charlton Toy Library report in 2025?

Charlton Toy Library reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £43k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Charlton Toy Library registered as a charity?

Charlton Toy Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 1982 as charity number 285099. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Charlton Toy Library?

Charlton Toy Library is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Charlton Toy Library operate?

Charlton Toy Library operates in Greenwich, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Charlton Toy Library a registered charity?

Yes — Charlton Toy Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285099.

Details

Address
Langhorne Creche
Langhorne House
Springfield Grove
Charlton
London
SE7 7TL
Registration Date
28 July 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
285099
Charity Number
285099

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Trustees

Bren Albiston
dr Katharine Rhodes Hall
Emily Wallace
Janine Khoshnevisan
John Stephens
Norman Mellor
Poppy Wood
Simona Elena Gheorghiu
Suzie Mackenzie

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30 July 2026
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