The Hamlet Centre Trust
Also known as: Norwich Toy Library, The Hamlet
We provide recreational, educational, social and vocational opportunities and short breaks for children and adults with disabilities in Norwich and Norfolk.
Activities & Mission
We provide recreational, educational, social and vocational opportunities and short breaks for children and adults with disabilities in Norwich and Norfolk.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,994,923 | £1,961,711 | £1,948,676 | £2,141,063 | £343,206 | 95 / 3 |
| 2024 | £1,778,153 | £1,910,340 | £1,896,985 | £2,107,851 | £0 | 88 / 3 |
| 2023 | £1,618,292 | £1,619,244 | £1,606,944 | £2,240,038 | £205,641 | 87 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,397,766 | £1,372,719 | £1,363,157 | £2,240,990 | £210,562 | 86 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,538,488 | £1,271,928 | £1,261,812 | £2,215,943 | £135,962 | 81 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Hamlet Centre Trust
What does The Hamlet Centre Trust do?
We provide recreational, educational, social and vocational opportunities and short breaks for children and adults with disabilities in Norwich and Norfolk.
How much income did The Hamlet Centre Trust report in 2025?
The Hamlet Centre Trust reported total income of £1.99m and reported expenditure of £1.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Hamlet Centre Trust?
The Hamlet Centre Trust has a program ratio of 97.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Hamlet Centre Trust registered as a charity?
The Hamlet Centre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1990 as charity number 1000653. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Hamlet Centre Trust?
The Hamlet Centre Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Hamlet Centre Trust operate?
The Hamlet Centre Trust operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Hamlet Centre Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Hamlet Centre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000653.
Details
Johnson Place
NORWICH
NR2 1SJ
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Also Known As
- Norwich Toy Library
- The Hamlet
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated