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Latest News
As Christmas approaches, we’re once again running our annual appeal to support some of the most vulnerable families in our community.
This year, we hope to give a £50 supermarket food voucher to 30 families supported by our Outreach Service – families who are facing particularly difficult circumstances and may otherwise have very little this festive season. We know times are tough for many, but if you’re able to give even a small amount, it will help bring comfort,... Continue Reading →
Join us this Sunday at the Hornfair in Charton House
We are delighted to announce that we will be taking part again in this year's HORNFAIR in Charlton House. We will have lots of preloved toys and games for sale, crafts, colouring and biscuit decorating, as well as a small play area for toddlers. You will find us in the Long Gallery, 2nd floor, Charlton... Continue Reading →
We are open again!
We are opening our doors again on Thursday, 3rd September with our normal schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during term-time only and one Saturday a month (9:30-12:30). Singing session every time we are open at 10:30 a.m. The open Saturday dates until Christmas are: 5th September, 3rd October, 7th November and 5th December 2026.
Summer closure
Charlton Toy Library is now closed for the summer from Friday 17 July and will reopen on Thursday 3 September. We'd like to thank all our members, families, volunteers, trustees and supporters for another wonderful year. Your continued support means so much to us, and we’re grateful to everyone who helps make Charlton Toy Library... Continue Reading →
Small Charity Week (22-29 June)
​This Small Charity Week (22–29 June), Charlton Toy Library is proud to be part of a national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK.​ This year’s campaign, Small charities. Big impact., shines a light on the difference small charities make every day, supporting people, strengthening communities and creating change where... Continue Reading →
Join us for our Annual General Meeting
We’re inviting all Charlton Toy Library members, supporters, and friends to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on: Friday 10th July 2026, 11 a.m., Charlton Toy Library, Langhorne House, Springfield Grove, Charlton SE7 7TL Our Friday Stay & Play session will run as usual from 9.30am, with singing at 10.30am, followed by the AGM, so feel... Continue Reading →
Join us as a Trustee – Help support local children and families
Charlton Toy Library is looking for new trustees to join our board and help support the long-term future of our charity. For over 40 years, we have supported families across Greenwich through low-cost toy lending, stay-and-play sessions and our Outreach Service for vulnerable and isolated families. We are looking for committed and collaborative people who... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Blackheath Tennis Club for supporting Charlton Toy Library
On Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May 2026, Blackheath Tennis Club held a charity tennis tournament at its Charlton Road club. We’re delighted that, for the second year running, Charlton Toy Library was chosen as the club’s charity of the day. Trustee Bren Albiston attended the event and was presented with a donation of £220, which... Continue Reading →
Easter closure
We will be closed during the Easter school holidays and will open again on Tuesday 14th April 2026 with our normal schedule.
