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title: "Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre — check charity number 1178098 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178098. Education/training charity based in 6-8 Somers Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/walthamstow-toy-library-and-play-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:01:45.042Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre is a registered charity (number 1178098) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £253,728 (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 Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre?

Registered charity number

1178098

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

6-8 Somers Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£253,728

Website

[www.walthamstowtoylibrary.org](http://www.walthamstowtoylibrary.org/)

## What does Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre do?

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.

## What causes is Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre 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 Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178098) 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 Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre's charity number?

Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre's charity number is 1178098. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1178098?

Search 1178098 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 Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre do?

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.

Does Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre. 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 Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre?

Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre's website is http://www.walthamstowtoylibrary.org — 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/1178098).