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title: "Charlton Toy Library — check charity number 285099 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Charlton Toy Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285099. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Langhorne House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charlton-toy-library
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:42.018Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Charlton Toy Library is a registered charity (number 285099) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £31,762 (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 Charlton Toy Library?

Registered charity number

285099

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Langhorne House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£31,762

Website

[www.charltontoylibrary.org.uk](http://www.charltontoylibrary.org.uk/)

## 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

## What causes is Charlton Toy Library registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charlton 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 Charlton Toy Library a legitimate charity?

Yes. Charlton Toy Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285099) 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 Charlton Toy Library's charity number?

Charlton Toy Library's charity number is 285099. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285099?

Search 285099 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 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

Does Charlton Toy Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charlton 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 Charlton Toy Library?

Charlton Toy Library's website is http://www.charltontoylibrary.org.uk — 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/285099).