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Registered charity · No. 1163249CIO1 Lechmere Road

The Debating Foundation

The Debating Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, overseas aid/famine relief, economic/community development/employment, based in 1 Lechmere Road.

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The Debating Foundation is a registered charity (number 1163249) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief; economic/community development/employment. 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 The Debating Foundation?

Registered charity number
1163249
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
1 Lechmere Road

What does The Debating Foundation do?

The delivery of debate training and education primarily, but not exclusively, to youth advocacy charities .

What causes is The Debating Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Debating Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Debating Foundation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Debating Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Debating Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163249) 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 The Debating Foundation's charity number?
The Debating Foundation's charity number is 1163249. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1163249?
Search 1163249 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 The Debating Foundation do?
The delivery of debate training and education primarily, but not exclusively, to youth advocacy charities .
Does The Debating Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Debating Foundation. 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 The Debating Foundation?
The Debating Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.