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title: "Debut — check charity number 1216650 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Debut a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216650. Education/training charity based in Nightingale Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/debut
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:49:15.367Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Debut is a registered charity (number 1216650) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Debut?

Registered charity number

1216650

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Nightingale Lane

Website

[www.debut.org.uk](http://www.debut.org.uk/)

## What does Debut do?

DEBUT advances education and promotes the arts for the public benefit by redefining how classical music is shared, experienced and supported. We create welcoming concerts, workshops and learning-led events in unique venues and new spaces, using storytelling, context and digital media to widen access and deepen understanding. We help connect audiences with outstanding emerging artists.

## What causes is Debut registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Debut yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Debut 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.debut.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Debut a legitimate charity?

Yes. Debut is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216650) 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 Debut's charity number?

Debut's charity number is 1216650. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216650?

Search 1216650 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 Debut do?

DEBUT advances education and promotes the arts for the public benefit by redefining how classical music is shared, experienced and supported. We create welcoming concerts, workshops and learning-led events in unique venues and new spaces, using storytelling, context and digital media to widen access and deepen understanding. We help connect audiences with outstanding emerging artists.

Does Debut have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Debut. 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 Debut?

Debut's website is http://www.debut.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/1216650).