Is Southend Toy Library Fhc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Southend Toy Library Fhc as a registered charity (number 265358) 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 Southend Toy Library Fhc's charity number?

Southend Toy Library Fhc's charity number is 265358. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 265358?

Search 265358 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.

Does Southend Toy Library Fhc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southend Toy Library Fhc. 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 Southend Toy Library Fhc?

Southend Toy Library Fhc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Southend Toy Library Fhc previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Southend Toy Library Fhc: Southend Toy Library for Handicapped Children.

When was Southend Toy Library Fhc registered as a charity?

Southend Toy Library Fhc was entered on the register on 4 October 2009.

Registered charity · No. 265358

Southend Toy Library Fhc

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Southend Toy Library Fhc is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Southend Toy Library Fhc?

Reported income · year ending 2024-10-31: £1,062
Reported spending · year ending 2024-10-31: £12,081
Registered charity number: 265358
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Southend-on-Sea
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

Quick answer

Southend Toy Library Fhc (number 265358) 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 Southend Toy Library Fhc do?

OPERATE FROM LIGHTHOUSE CHILD DEVELOPEMENT CENTRE, SNAKES LANE SOUTHEND, PROVIDING A LOAN SCHEME FOR EQUIPMENT & SPECIALISED TOYS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ALSO RUN A SHORT BREAK SCHEME FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND MANY ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARDS THIS GROUP OF CHILDREN-RAISES ALL ITS OWN FUNDS

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Southend Toy Library Fhc

Answers Southend Toy Library Fhc 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Southend Toy Library Fhc 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 October 2009
Also known as: Southend Toy Library
Previous names on the register: Southend Toy Library for Handicapped Children
Where it says it operates: Essex · Southend-on-sea

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Southend Toy Library Fhc registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Southend Toy Library Fhc yet?

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What should you check before donating to Southend Toy Library Fhc?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southend Toy Library Fhc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Southend Toy Library Fhc as a registered charity (number 265358) 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 Southend Toy Library Fhc's charity number?: Southend Toy Library Fhc's charity number is 265358. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 265358?: Search 265358 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 Southend Toy Library Fhc do?: OPERATE FROM LIGHTHOUSE CHILD DEVELOPEMENT CENTRE, SNAKES LANE SOUTHEND, PROVIDING A LOAN SCHEME FOR EQUIPMENT & SPECIALISED TOYS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ALSO RUN A SHORT BREAK SCHEME FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND MANY ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARDS THIS GROUP OF CHILDREN-RAISES ALL ITS OWN FUNDS
Does Southend Toy Library Fhc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southend Toy Library Fhc. 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 Southend Toy Library Fhc?: Southend Toy Library Fhc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Southend Toy Library Fhc?: The register records Southend Toy Library Fhc 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 Southend Toy Library Fhc previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Southend Toy Library Fhc: Southend Toy Library for Handicapped Children.
When was Southend Toy Library Fhc registered as a charity?: Southend Toy Library Fhc was entered on the register on 4 October 2009.

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.