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title: "Cottenham Toy Library — check charity number 282734 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cottenham Toy Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282734. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cottenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cottenham-toy-library
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:43:49.074Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cottenham Toy Library is a registered charity (number 282734) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,010 (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 Cottenham Toy Library?

Registered charity number

282734

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Cottenham

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£2,010

Website

[cottenhamtoylibrary.co.uk](http://cottenhamtoylibrary.co.uk/)

## What does Cottenham Toy Library do?

Toy lending library for parents/carers of children aged birth to 5 in Cottenham and the surrounding villages; and organisers of other regular activities such as the Teddy Bears' Picnic, Christmas party, and bi-annual family fun weekend as part of FEFF etc. Cottenham Toy Library runs regular soft play mornings for pre-school children.

## What causes is Cottenham Toy Library registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

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

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

Yes. Cottenham Toy Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282734) 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 Cottenham Toy Library's charity number?

Cottenham Toy Library's charity number is 282734. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 282734?

Search 282734 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 Cottenham Toy Library do?

Toy lending library for parents/carers of children aged birth to 5 in Cottenham and the surrounding villages; and organisers of other regular activities such as the Teddy Bears' Picnic, Christmas party, and bi-annual family fun weekend as part of FEFF etc. Cottenham Toy Library runs regular soft play mornings for pre-school children.

Does Cottenham Toy Library have reviews and complaints?

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

Cottenham Toy Library's website is http://cottenhamtoylibrary.co.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/282734).