Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre
Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre provides safe, creative spaces for children, young people and their adults to play, learn and interact. We run daily play sessions and offer a variety of health and wellbeing support services. We have an extensive toy loaning service and provide a variety of volunteering opportunities for local students and residents.
Activities & Mission
Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre provides safe, creative spaces for children, young people and their adults to play, learn and interact. We run daily play sessions and offer a variety of health and wellbeing support services. We have an extensive toy loaning service and provide a variety of volunteering opportunities for local students and residents.
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.
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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 | £253,728 | £288,321 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2024 | £245,005 | £261,166 | 0 / 64 | |||
| 2023 | £225,848 | £219,383 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2022 | £176,637 | £138,378 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £90,416 | £75,600 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre
What does Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre do?
Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre provides safe, creative spaces for children, young people and their adults to play, learn and interact. We run daily play sessions and offer a variety of health and wellbeing support services. We have an extensive toy loaning service and provide a variety of volunteering opportunities for local students and residents.
How much income did Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre report in 2025?
Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre reported total income of £254k and reported expenditure of £288k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre registered as a charity?
Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2018 as charity number 1178098. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre?
Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charlotte Peel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre operate?
Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre operates in Waltham Forest, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178098.
Details
6-8 Somers Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 6RX
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