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title: "Northern Chords Festival — check charity number 1172767 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Northern Chords Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172767. Education/training charity based in Whickham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-chords-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:40:56.178Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Northern Chords Festival is a registered charity (number 1172767) 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 £31,117 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Chords Festival?

Registered charity number

1172767

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Whickham

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£31,117

Website

[northernchords.com](http://northernchords.com/)

## What does Northern Chords Festival do?

Northern Chords Festival advances education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the art of music in particular by the provision of a regular festival, public concerts, lectures, tuition and youth engagement programmes.

## What causes is Northern Chords Festival registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Chords 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 Chords Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Northern Chords Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172767) 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 Chords Festival's charity number?

Northern Chords Festival's charity number is 1172767. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172767?

Search 1172767 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 Chords Festival do?

Northern Chords Festival advances education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the art of music in particular by the provision of a regular festival, public concerts, lectures, tuition and youth engagement programmes.

Does Northern Chords Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Chords 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 Chords Festival?

Northern Chords Festival's website is http://northernchords.com — 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/1172767).