NORTHERN CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,149.97 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves from £22,558.28 to £20,408.31. The trustees note that local authority funding constraints mean they can no longer contribute subscription fees, and there is a risk of decline in book sales due to the cost of living.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves are held to cover 3 months operating costs.”
Trustees
- Julia Robinsonchair
- Angela Foster
- Catherine Scott-Jones
- Christine Myhill
- Fiona Hill
- Rachel Warkcup
- Taranjeet Singh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/03/2022 | £20k | £17k |
| 31/03/2021 | £18k | £18k |
Common questions
Is NORTHERN CHILDRENS BOOK FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,149.97 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves from £22,558.28 to £20,408.31. The trustees note that local authority funding constraints mean they can no longer contribute subscription fees, and there is a risk of decline in book sales due to the cost of living. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2010 | £2k | Northern Children's Book Festival Gala Day 2010 |