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title: "The Biba North West Area Prize Fund — check charity number 532281 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Biba North West Area Prize Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 532281. Education/training charity based in Salford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-biba-north-west-area-prize-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:46:36.412Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Biba North West Area Prize Fund is a registered charity (number 532281) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 The Biba North West Area Prize Fund?

Registered charity number

532281

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Salford

## What does The Biba North West Area Prize Fund do?

The provision of prizes for candidates sitting examinations of the Chartered Insurance Institute within the area administered by the British Insurance Brokers Association, Greater Manchester & West Pennine Region.Such prizes to be awarded to the candidates attaining the most meritorious record in completing the said examinations.

## What causes is The Biba North West Area Prize Fund registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Biba North West Area Prize Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Biba North West Area Prize Fund 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 The Biba North West Area Prize Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Biba North West Area Prize Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 532281) 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 The Biba North West Area Prize Fund's charity number?

The Biba North West Area Prize Fund's charity number is 532281. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 532281?

Search 532281 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 The Biba North West Area Prize Fund do?

The provision of prizes for candidates sitting examinations of the Chartered Insurance Institute within the area administered by the British Insurance Brokers Association, Greater Manchester & West Pennine Region.Such prizes to be awarded to the candidates attaining the most meritorious record in completing the said examinations.

Does The Biba North West Area Prize Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Biba North West Area Prize Fund. 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 The Biba North West Area Prize Fund?

The Biba North West Area Prize Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/532281).