About Debate Mate Debate Mate is a social business that uses debating to deliver key skills to young people in areas of high child poverty.  Focusing on developing communication, interpersonal and higher-order thinking skills, and building confidence and self-esteem, Debate Mate uses university student volunteers to deliver a range of innovative, cutting-edge educational programmes. Debate Mate works…

What happens when you empower thousands of young people to debate global issues? 🌍  You spark conversations that challenge perspectives, inspire action, and shift the power. That’s exactly what happened when we joined forces with Comic Relief for Red Nose Day 2025, launching a national debating competition across 150 secondary schools in the UK. This…