NORTHERN CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL
Registration #1013065 · Registered
www.ncbfgaladay.co.ukinfo@northernchildrensbookfestival.org.uk
Newcastle City Library City Library NE1 8AX
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.
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About NORTHERN CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL
NORTHERN CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1013065). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 78/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), NORTHERN CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL reported a total income of £36,117 and total expenditure of £38,267, a spending ratio of 106% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, NORTHERN CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Latest spending ratio: 106.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £36,117 | £38,267 | 106% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026