Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust?
Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
£216,450
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
£122,331
Registered charity number
270292
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area)
London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Quick answer
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust (number 270292) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust do?
The Advancement of Education with the University of Oxford by the provision of debates and the maintenance of Library and Reading Room facilities
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust
Answers Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Trust; The Oxford Literary and Debating Union Trust
Where it says it operates
Oxfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust.
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Is Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number 270292) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust's charity number?
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust's charity number is 270292. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 270292?
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What does Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust do?
The Advancement of Education with the University of Oxford by the provision of debates and the maintenance of Library and Reading Room facilities
Does Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust. 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 Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust?
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust?
The register records Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust's trustees paid?
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Oxford Literary and Debating Union Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 4 November 1975.