IDEAS MATTER
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £218,623, resulting in total net assets of £224,453. The charity reported a net income of £43,158 for the year, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of one-year operating expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“General grants provided by government/other charities 84,969 22,558 107,527 10,000”
“Ideas Matter will aim to accrue reserves of one-year operating expenditure” — page 17
Trustees
- FERENC FUREDI
- LUKE SAMUEL GITTOS
- PHILIP ROY MULLAN
- SHEILA FRANCES LEWIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £236k | £193k |
| 31/03/2024 | £124k | £128k |
| 31/03/2023 | £122k | £114k |
| 31/03/2022 | £152k | £123k |
| 31/03/2021 | £278k | £175k |
Common questions
Is IDEAS MATTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £218,623, resulting in total net assets of £224,453. The charity reported a net income of £43,158 for the year, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of one-year operating expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds IDEAS MATTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IDEAS MATTER as a grant recipient include CHK Foundation, MOYNITRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHK Foundation | FY2024 | £30k | |
| CHK Foundation | FY2023 | £20k | |
| CHK Foundation | FY2023 | £5k | |
| MOYNITRUST | FY2022 | £2k |