The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library
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The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library(BELS & TL)is based in Wallsend,but covers all of North Tyneside and surrounding areas.BELS & TL hires essential baby equipment to families on benefits or low income.The Project runs a Toy Library where children can loan two toys or games each month for an annual fee of £7.00.Project Support Workers facilitate various groups in different venues.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BABY EQUIPMENT LOAN SERVICE AND TOY LIBRARY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BABY EQUIPMENT LOAN SERVICE AND TOY LIBRARY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE BABY EQUIPMENT LOAN SERVICE AND TOY LIBRARY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library
The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Wallsend, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £54K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library has £54K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library(BELS & TL)is based in Wallsend,but covers all of North Tyneside and surrounding areas.BELS & TL hires essential baby equipment to families on benefits or low income.The Project runs a Toy Library where children can loan two toys or games each month for an annual fee of £7.00.Project Support Workers facilitate various groups in different venues. The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2021.
The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library's registered charity number is 1196768. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library is located in Wallsend, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library is based in Wallsend in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library
- What is The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library?
- The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library is a arts & culture cio based in Wallsend, United Kingdom. The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library(BELS & TL)is based in Wallsend,but covers all of North Tyneside and surrounding areas.BELS & TL hires essential baby equipment to families on benefits or low income.The Project runs a Toy Library where children can loan two toys or games each month for an annual fee of £7.00.Project Support Workers facilitate various groups in different venues.
- When was The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library founded?
- The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library was founded in 2021.
- Where is The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library located?
- Headquartered in Wallsend, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £53,930.
- Is The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library trustworthy?
- The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library's website?
- https://www.belsnorthtyneside.org.uk
- Are donations to The Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.