CHARLTON TOY LIBRARY
CTL offers: a low-cost quality toy, book & child safety equipment loan scheme to families with children aged under five; a mobile service to isolated community groups; stay & play sessions for members; advice & support to members & other organisations on a wide range of parenting and child-related issues; music & storytelling sessions; information days; volunteering opportunities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year with a deficit of £11,075, driven by restricted funding shortfalls. The trustees describe the financial position as precarious and note that securing replacement funding is a top priority due to the end of a major grant in 2026. Despite reduced internal income from relocation, the charity remains dependent on external grants to cover its operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Charlton House kindly provided £2,000 to help cover additional costs associated with the relocation, for which we’re very thankful.”
Trustees
- Bren Albiston
- Emily Wallace
- Janine Khoshnevisan
- John Stephens
- Norman Mellor
- Poppy Wood
- Simona Elena Gheorghiu
- Suzie Mackenzie
- dr Katharine Rhodes Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £32k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £51k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £63k | £39k |
Common questions
Is CHARLTON TOY LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year with a deficit of £11,075, driven by restricted funding shortfalls. The trustees describe the financial position as precarious and note that securing replacement funding is a top priority due to the end of a major grant in 2026. Despite reduced internal income from relocation, the charity remains dependent on external grants to cover its operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHARLTON TOY LIBRARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHARLTON TOY LIBRARY as a grant recipient include THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2005 | £118k | Toy Delivery Service and Library |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2004 | £2k | Music in the Community |