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title: "Northern Childrens Book Festival — check charity number 1013065 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Northern Childrens Book Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1013065. Education/training charity based in City Library. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-childrens-book-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:55:33.110Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Northern Childrens Book Festival is a registered charity (number 1013065) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £36,117 (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 Northern Childrens Book Festival?

Registered charity number

1013065

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

City Library

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£36,117

Website

[www.ncbfgaladay.co.uk](http://www.ncbfgaladay.co.uk/)

## What does Northern Childrens Book Festival do?

NCBF is an annual regional event held each November to promote the love of reading and books to children, parents/carers and teachers by facilitating author visits to schools,libraries and other regional venues.

## What causes is Northern Childrens Book Festival registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Childrens Book Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Childrens Book Festival 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)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Childrens Book Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Northern Childrens Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1013065) 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 Northern Childrens Book Festival's charity number?

Northern Childrens Book Festival's charity number is 1013065. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1013065?

Search 1013065 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 Northern Childrens Book Festival do?

NCBF is an annual regional event held each November to promote the love of reading and books to children, parents/carers and teachers by facilitating author visits to schools,libraries and other regional venues.

Does Northern Childrens Book Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Childrens Book Festival. 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 Northern Childrens Book Festival?

Northern Childrens Book Festival's website is http://www.ncbfgaladay.co.uk — 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/1013065).