Northern Childrens Book Festival
Also known as: N C B F
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £36,117 | £38,267 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £35,994 | £26,633 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £32,976 | £28,453 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £20,289 | £17,268 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £18,059 | £17,814 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Childrens Book Festival
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.
How much income did Northern Childrens Book Festival report in 2025?
Northern Childrens Book Festival reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Northern Childrens Book Festival registered as a charity?
Northern Childrens Book Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 1992 as charity number 1013065. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Northern Childrens Book Festival?
Northern Childrens Book Festival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julia Robinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northern Childrens Book Festival operate?
Northern Childrens Book Festival operates across 9 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Northern Childrens Book Festival a registered charity?
Yes — Northern Childrens Book Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013065.
Details
City Library
Charles Avison Building
33 New Bridge Street West
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 8AX
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- 14 May 2026
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