Is Toolbar a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Toolbar as a registered charity (number 1148318) 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 Toolbar's charity number?

Toolbar's charity number is 1148318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1148318?

Search 1148318 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 Toolbar have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Toolbar. 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 Toolbar?

Toolbar's website listed in our register data is http://www.toolbar-local.org.uk. 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.

When was Toolbar registered as a charity?

Toolbar was entered on the register on 26 July 2012.

Registered charity · No. 1148318Trust

Toolbar

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Toolbar is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Toolbar?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,938
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,853
Registered charity number: 1148318
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 41 North Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.toolbar-local.org.uk

Quick answer

Toolbar (number 1148318) 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 Toolbar do?

To provide support for local unemployed people by providing assistance with cv writing, job searches, and preparing for interviews in an environment which aims to reduce feelings of isolation, boosting self-esteem and a social setting to meet.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Toolbar

Answers Toolbar 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 does not record Toolbar as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 July 2012
Where it says it operates: Lincolnshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Toolbar registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Toolbar yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Toolbar. 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 Toolbar?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Toolbar a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Toolbar as a registered charity (number 1148318) 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 Toolbar's charity number?: Toolbar's charity number is 1148318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1148318?: Search 1148318 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 Toolbar do?: To provide support for local unemployed people by providing assistance with cv writing, job searches, and preparing for interviews in an environment which aims to reduce feelings of isolation, boosting self-esteem and a social setting to meet.
Does Toolbar have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Toolbar. 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 Toolbar?: Toolbar's website listed in our register data is http://www.toolbar-local.org.uk. 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 Toolbar?: The register does not record Toolbar as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Toolbar registered as a charity?: Toolbar was entered on the register on 26 July 2012.

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.