WALTHAMSTOW TOY LIBRARY AND PLAY CENTRE
Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre provides safe, creative spaces for children, young people and their adults to play, learn and interact. We run daily play sessions and offer a variety of health and wellbeing support services. We have an extensive toy loaning service and provide a variety of volunteering opportunities for local students and residents.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity secured three years of funding from the National Lottery Reaching Communities fund, which supports its future growth. However, the trustees identify ensuring a sustainable future at their new site as a key priority, noting that the ongoing cost of living crisis has influenced discretionary spending and party hire numbers. The charity remains committed to expanding targeted support for families affected by poverty, subject to funding.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2024-25 we generated £18,196 in toy loaning income, a 3% decrease on the previous year.”
“We hope this will be our forever home and what we need to do to ensure a sustainable future at the site is a key priority.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2019)
Trustees
- Charlotte Peelchair
- Amy Henderson
- Andrea Ramsay
- Caroline Keech
- Esme Cooke McGowan
- Katie Fox
- Maria Mana
- Nathan Gabbidon
- Rebecca Musselle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £254k | £288k |
| 31/03/2024 | £245k | £261k |
| 31/03/2023 | £226k | £219k |
| 31/03/2022 | £177k | £138k |
| 31/03/2021 | £90k | £76k |
Common questions
Is WALTHAMSTOW TOY LIBRARY AND PLAY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity secured three years of funding from the National Lottery Reaching Communities fund, which supports its future growth. However, the trustees identify ensuring a sustainable future at their new site as a key priority, noting that the ongoing cost of living crisis has influenced discretionary spending and party hire numbers. The charity remains committed to expanding targeted support for families affected by poverty, subject to funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £8k | Twins and Multiples Club |
| UK government | 30/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2013 | £7k | Reaching Out |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2005 | £4k | Various Activities |