Registered charity · No. 1178999Charitable company
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Ideas Matter
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Ideas Matter is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, economic/community development/employment.
Ideas Matter (number 1178999) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Ideas Matter do?
The Ideas Matter charity seeks to renew social life through debate, discussion and education about the big ideas that have inspired humanity. Ideas Matter believes that the basis of good citizenship and education, our charitable purposes, is engagement with the ideas that have been articulated, challenged and discussed in major events throughout history.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ideas Matter
Answers Ideas Matter gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Ideas Matter as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Ideas Matter's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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What is Ideas Matter's charity number?
Ideas Matter's charity number is 1178999. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Ideas Matter do?
The Ideas Matter charity seeks to renew social life through debate, discussion and education about the big ideas that have inspired humanity. Ideas Matter believes that the basis of good citizenship and education, our charitable purposes, is engagement with the ideas that have been articulated, challenged and discussed in major events throughout history.
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How can I donate to Ideas Matter?
Ideas Matter's website listed in our register data is http://ideasmatter.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ideas Matter?
The register records Ideas Matter as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Ideas Matter's trustees paid?
Ideas Matter's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Ideas Matter previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Ideas Matter: Battle of Ideas.
When was Ideas Matter registered as a charity?
Ideas Matter was entered on the register on 29 June 2018. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 11213433).