# MERRY GO ROUND TOY & LEISURE LIBRARY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1100532
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 5, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1100532


## Contact

- **Address:** 1 Rock Cottages, Church Road, Whimple, Exeter
- **Postcode:** EX5 2SU
- **Phone:** 07352 165628
- **Email:** admin@mgrtoylibrary.org
- **Website:** https://my.mgrtoylibrary.org



## Activities

**Objects:** FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF AND EDUCATION OF ALL LOCAL CHILDREN BY THE PROVISION OF THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND STIMULATING TOYS AND EQUIPMENT AND IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH OBJECT THE TOY LIBRARY SHALL AIM:I. TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT FROM THE EARLIEST AGE OF ALL CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES THROUGH ALL FORMS OF PLAY ACTIVITY.II. TO LEND TO THEM THE BEST AVAILABLE TOYS.III. TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AS APPROPRIATE.

**Activities:** Our 2 toy libraries are a resource open to any families, groups or individuals involved in providing daycare for children of all abilities, backgrounds and ages. We have an online booking system for lending out  high quality toys, games and resources, including ones for children with additional needs, which aim to promote development and learning through play and are fun!

**Area of benefit:** DEVON




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Devon



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £37229 | £27572 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £25306 | £24884 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £18728 | £29121 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £24810 | £22808 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £21118 | £18145 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Alex Allan** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 1, 2017
- ANDREA LOUISE BRISTOW — appointed Nov. 9, 2016
- Faye Winsor — appointed Nov. 12, 2024
- Helene Prestat — appointed Nov. 13, 2019
- Joy Rogers — appointed Nov. 9, 2016
- Kelly Allan — appointed July 16, 2015
- NICOLETTE JEFFREY — appointed Oct. 15, 2014