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News

A few of the articles about The TOY Project from the last couple of years. 

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Magic FM's Sonali Shah visited The Toy Project, 21st April 2026

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London's First Jellycat Exhibition, October 2026

Islington Tribune, February 2026. Ted over heels in love with old toys

The Teddy Bear Rehoming Centre opens at 101 Junction Road, with a visit from the Teddy Bear Ladies of The Repair Shop.

Arsenal, October 2025. Children keep coming back week after week

The Arsenal Foundation, which helped fund our art project, talks to Jess about the free artist-led sessions at The Playroom and the gallery.

ITV London's Sally Williams visited the Rehoming Centre, 10th February 2026

ITV News London weather presenter Sally Williams came to see us at the Rehoming Centre, London's first, to showcase what we do. See the post on Instagram.

The Sunday Times, December 2025. My day with the over-50s Lego club

Matt Rudd spends a Thursday afternoon at our over-50s Lego club with Huw, Jane and the members, for the Sunday Times Christmas Appeal in aid of Kissing it Better.

Yours magazine. Toys turning lives around

Katharine Wootton talks to Jane about how a classroom idea became The Toy Project, and the children it helps here and abroad.

Toy Fair. The Toy Project, stand GH20

We were the only exhibitor at Toy Fair taking donations of unwanted new and used toys.

Toy Project. Old favourites loved again

Jane shows off the shelves of figures in our north London shop, sorted into princesses, knights and soldiers, cartoon figures and more.

Islington Gazette. Can you help star-backed child charity find a home?

Jon Dean on our celebrity toy auction, with toys signed by Gok Wan, Robert Lindsay and Jason Donovan, and our search for an office.

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  • About us
    • About us
    • Corporate partnerships
    • Volunteer with us
    • Testimonials
    • News
  • Donate
    • Donate toys
    • Make a financial donation
    • Donate your time
  • Referral Forms
  • Retail
    • Retail
    • Archway shop
    • Rehoming Centre
    • Selfridges
    • John Lewis
    • Party bags
  • Playroom
  • Gallery
  • Projects
  • Team
  • Policies
  • Contact