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title: "Ideas Matter — check charity number 1178999 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ideas Matter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178999. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ideas-matter
retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:57:17.128Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ideas Matter is a registered charity (number 1178999) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £235,957 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ideas Matter?

Registered charity number

1178999

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£235,957

Website

[ideasmatter.org.uk](http://ideasmatter.org.uk/)

## 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.

## What causes is Ideas Matter registered for?

Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ideas Matter yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ideas Matter 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ideas Matter a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ideas Matter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178999) 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 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.

How do I check charity number 1178999?

Search 1178999 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 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.

Does Ideas Matter have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ideas Matter. 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 Ideas Matter?

Ideas Matter's website is http://ideasmatter.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/1178999).