--- title: "Northern Consortium — check charity number 1018979 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Consortium a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1018979. Education/training charity based in Levenshulme. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-consortium retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:50:57.956Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Consortium is a registered charity (number 1018979) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £8,769,185 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Northern Consortium? Registered charity number 1018979 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Levenshulme Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £8,769,185 Website [www.nccharity.org.uk](http://www.nccharity.org.uk/) ## What does Northern Consortium do? Northern Consortium funds a range of educational activities in addition to research, with a focus on UK students from under-represented backgrounds. NC's subsidiary, NCUK Ltd provide high-quality educational programmes to support international students' progression to university. ## What causes is Northern Consortium registered for? Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Consortium yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Consortium 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=northern-consortium&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nccharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Consortium a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Consortium is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1018979) 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 Northern Consortium's charity number? Northern Consortium's charity number is 1018979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1018979? Search 1018979 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 Northern Consortium do? Northern Consortium funds a range of educational activities in addition to research, with a focus on UK students from under-represented backgrounds. NC's subsidiary, NCUK Ltd provide high-quality educational programmes to support international students' progression to university. Does Northern Consortium have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Consortium. 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 Northern Consortium? Northern Consortium's website is http://www.nccharity.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/1018979).