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title: "Bolton Toy Library — check charity number 1098191 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bolton Toy Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098191. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shaw Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bolton-toy-library
retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:39:49.360Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bolton Toy Library is a registered charity (number 1098191) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £168,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Bolton Toy Library?

Registered charity number

1098191

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Shaw Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£168,000

Website

[www.boltontoylibrary.org](http://www.boltontoylibrary.org/)

## What does Bolton Toy Library do?

To provide a range of inclusive therapeutic play opportunities including the loan of specialised resources for children, young people and adults to improve their outcomes. Our welcoming 'drop in' facilities encourage, meeting others, access to safe play sessions, themed activities, loan of learning resources delivered by professional staff and dedicated volunteers whilst improving well-being.

## What causes is Bolton Toy Library registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton Toy Library yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bolton Toy Library is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton Toy Library a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bolton Toy Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098191) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Bolton Toy Library's charity number?

Bolton Toy Library's charity number is 1098191. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1098191?

Search 1098191 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Bolton Toy Library do?

To provide a range of inclusive therapeutic play opportunities including the loan of specialised resources for children, young people and adults to improve their outcomes. Our welcoming 'drop in' facilities encourage, meeting others, access to safe play sessions, themed activities, loan of learning resources delivered by professional staff and dedicated volunteers whilst improving well-being.

Does Bolton Toy Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton Toy Library. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bolton Toy Library?

Bolton Toy Library's website is http://www.boltontoylibrary.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098191).