Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Colchester Toy Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registered charity · No. 1001733
Colchester Toy Library
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Colchester Toy Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.
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What are the key facts about Colchester Toy Library?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £4,990
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £10,939
- Registered charity number
- 1001733
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Prettygate Library
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
Colchester Toy Library (number 1001733) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Colchester Toy Library do?
The toy library promotes the welfare and education of children through play. We provide a lending service of toys and play equipment to all children particularly those with additional needs A soft play area for families to bring their children to play We are open 3 days a week,and hold stay and play session during our opening times
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester Toy Library
Answers Colchester Toy Library gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Previous names on the register
- Colchester and Tiptree Toy Library
- Where it says it operates
- Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Colchester Toy Library registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester Toy Library yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Colchester Toy Library. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Colchester Toy Library?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Colchester Toy Library a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Toy Library as a registered charity (number 1001733) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Colchester Toy Library's charity number?
- Colchester Toy Library's charity number is 1001733. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1001733?
- Search 1001733 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 Colchester Toy Library do?
- The toy library promotes the welfare and education of children through play. We provide a lending service of toys and play equipment to all children particularly those with additional needs A soft play area for families to bring their children to play We are open 3 days a week,and hold stay and play session during our opening times
- Does Colchester Toy Library have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester 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 Colchester Toy Library?
- Colchester Toy Library's website listed in our register data is http://https//colchestertoylibrary.wordpress.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Colchester Toy Library?
- The register records Colchester Toy Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- What was Colchester Toy Library previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Colchester Toy Library: Colchester and Tiptree Toy Library.
- When was Colchester Toy Library registered as a charity?
- Colchester Toy Library was entered on the register on 1 February 1991.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.