IDEAS MATTER
Registration #1178999 · Registered
ideasmatter.org.ukinfo@ideasmatter.org.uk
5-8 The Sanctuary London SW1P 3JS
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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About IDEAS MATTER
IDEAS MATTER is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1178999). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), IDEAS MATTER reported a total income of £235,957 and total expenditure of £192,799, a spending ratio of 82% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, IDEAS MATTER describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for IDEAS MATTER. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 81.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £235,957 | £192,799 | 82% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026