National Debate Team
Analysis
National Debate Team is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12187671). It says it provides other finance and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, National Debate Team reported income of £17k and spending of £16k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £8,889 to £17k (+96%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, National Debate Team sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ousey Scholarship Trust (£17k), Talkin Educational Charity (£17k) and West Bridgford Infant School Home School Association (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We manage participation in schools level international competitive debate across England, and work to increase participation and representation in debating across schools. Through our programmes we develop young people, ultimately selecting the England Schools Debating Team, for participation in the World Schools Debating Championships, increasing international understanding through debate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ousey Scholarship Trust | London | £17k |
| Talkin Educational Charity | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £17k |
| West Bridgford Infant School Home School Association | Nottingham | £17k |
| Friends of Whiting's Hill | Barnet | £17k |