--- title: "Word Up North Limited — check charity number 501801 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Word Up North Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501801. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Fairfax House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/word-up-north-limited retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:16:54.769Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Word Up North Limited is a registered charity (number 501801) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £491,579 (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 Word Up North Limited? Registered charity number 501801 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Fairfax House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £491,579 Website [wordupnorth.org.uk](http://wordupnorth.org.uk/) ## What does Word Up North Limited do? Provision of annual literature festival and associated developments and year round projects involving creative writing, reading and live literature. ## What causes is Word Up North Limited registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Word Up North Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Word Up North Limited 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=word-up-north-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://wordupnorth.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Word Up North Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Word Up North Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501801) 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 Word Up North Limited's charity number? Word Up North Limited's charity number is 501801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501801? Search 501801 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 Word Up North Limited do? Provision of annual literature festival and associated developments and year round projects involving creative writing, reading and live literature. Does Word Up North Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Word Up North Limited. 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 Word Up North Limited? Word Up North Limited's website is http://wordupnorth.org.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/501801).