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Asia House

THE AIMS OF THE CHARITY ARE- TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF ASIAN COUNTRIES AND SOCIETIES, THEIR CULTURES, ARTS AND RELIGIONS- TO FOSTER CLOSER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PEOPLES OF ASIA AND THE UK- TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN OF THE UK ABOUT THE COUNTRIES OF ASIA IN PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF TOMORROW IN WHICH ASIA WILL PLAY A LEADING ROLE

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Activities & Mission

THE AIMS OF THE CHARITY ARE- TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF ASIAN COUNTRIES AND SOCIETIES, THEIR CULTURES, ARTS AND RELIGIONS- TO FOSTER CLOSER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PEOPLES OF ASIA AND THE UK- TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN OF THE UK ABOUT THE COUNTRIES OF ASIA IN PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF TOMORROW IN WHICH ASIA WILL PLAY A LEADING ROLE

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,373,065
Latest Expenditure
£2,374,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 18.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 16.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £150,000
Other Trading £1,820,000
Investments £141,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £385,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,989,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,373,065
£2,374,000£385,000£8,763,000£8,763,00017 / 0
2023
£1,973,834
£2,387,825£430,241£8,763,948£8,753,94817 / 0
2022
£1,860,598
£1,871,122£366,755£9,113,157£327,63314 / 0
2021
£1,183,714
£1,459,777£253,608£9,844,661£3,248,66113 / 0
2020
£1,170,749
£1,769,742£226,077£9,334,195£492,91423 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Asia House

What does Asia House do?

THE AIMS OF THE CHARITY ARE- TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF ASIAN COUNTRIES AND SOCIETIES, THEIR CULTURES, ARTS AND RELIGIONS- TO FOSTER CLOSER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PEOPLES OF ASIA AND THE UK- TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN OF THE UK ABOUT THE COUNTRIES OF ASIA IN PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF TOMORROW IN WHICH ASIA WILL PLAY A LEADING ROLE

How much income did Asia House report in 2024?

Asia House reported total income of £2.37m and reported expenditure of £2.37m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Asia House registered as a charity?

Asia House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1998 as charity number 1072696. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Asia House?

Asia House is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dominic Stephen Barton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Asia House operate?

Asia House operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Asia House a registered charity?

Yes — Asia House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072696.

Details

Address
63 NEW CAVENDISH STREET
LONDON
W1G 7LP
Registration Date
2 December 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942906
Charity Number
1072696

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Trustees

Dominic Stephen Barton Chair
Dee Poon
Duncan Buchanan
Edward Knapp
PATRICK WONG
Shen Yuhong Wang
Sir David Quarrey
Tanuj KAPILASHRAMI
Also governs 1 other charity
Yuval Atsmon

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30 July 2026
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