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The Toy Trust

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon trust to pay or apply the same to or for such Charity or Charities or Charitable purposes connected with children as they shall in their absolute discretion from time to time decide.The Trust makes grants in response to requests from charitable causes where it considers their aims to be within its area of operation.

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Activities & Mission

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon trust to pay or apply the same to or for such Charity or Charities or Charitable purposes connected with children as they shall in their absolute discretion from time to time decide.The Trust makes grants in response to requests from charitable causes where it considers their aims to be within its area of operation.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£267,758
Latest Expenditure
£308,417

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 115.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 115.2%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£267,758
£308,4170 / 15
2023
£312,940
£226,6670 / 0
2022
£176,318
£223,0330 / 0
2021
£145,643
£174,5250 / 0
2020
£178,702
£125,5070 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Toy Trust

What does The Toy Trust do?

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon trust to pay or apply the same to or for such Charity or Charities or Charitable purposes connected with children as they shall in their absolute discretion from time to time decide.The Trust makes grants in response to requests from charitable causes where it considers their aims to be within its area of operation.

How much income did The Toy Trust report in 2024?

The Toy Trust reported total income of £268k and reported expenditure of £308k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Toy Trust registered as a charity?

The Toy Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 1991 as charity number 1001634. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Toy Trust?

The Toy Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Toy Trust operate?

The Toy Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Toy Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Toy Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001634.

Details

Address
British Toy & Hobby Association
Btha House
142-144 Long Lane
LONDON
SE1 4BS
Registration Date
24 January 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001634
Charity Number
1001634

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Trustees

BRITISH TOY AND HOBBY ASSOCIATION
Colin Anthony Houlihan
Jacqueline Taylor
Jon Diver
Simon Pilkington

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