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Registered charity · No. 27313637 Charles Street

English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth

English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 37 Charles Street.

Quick answer

English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth is a registered charity (number 273136) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,589,501 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
273136
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
37 Charles Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£2,589,501

What the charity does

The promotion of good communication in the English language through public speaking and debate; running educational programmes; initiating and administering scholarships; youth and academic exchanges. The charity focuses on oracy development in schools, promoting social equality and international understanding and facilitates and assists in the establishment of independent ESUs worldwide.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth 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 English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth a legitimate charity?
Yes. English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth is a registered charity (number 273136) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth do?
The promotion of good communication in the English language through public speaking and debate; running educational programmes; initiating and administering scholarships; youth and academic exchanges. The charity focuses on oracy development in schools, promoting social equality and international understanding and facilitates and assists in the establishment of independent ESUs worldwide.
How can I donate to English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth?
English- Speaking Union of the Commonwealth's website is http://www.esu.org — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.