Japan House London Trust
Makes grants to charitable projects and organisations (particularly Japan House London) and carries out activities which advance the culture (both traditional and modern), institutions, people, heritage, history and language of Japan.
Activities & Mission
Makes grants to charitable projects and organisations (particularly Japan House London) and carries out activities which advance the culture (both traditional and modern), institutions, people, heritage, history and language of Japan.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,084,333 | £10,316,950 | £101,042 | £4,178,249 | £4,178,249 | 88 / 10 |
| 2024 | £11,132,992 | £9,964,832 | £119,283 | £4,361,458 | £4,361,458 | 89 / 12 |
| 2023 | £9,959,991 | £9,462,794 | £40,350 | £3,447,848 | £827,465 | 71 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,327,901 | £10,763,175 | £35,715 | £2,990,185 | £2,990,185 | 71 / 0 |
| 2021 | £10,384,497 | £9,564,304 | £26,200 | £3,046,709 | £3,046,709 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Japan House London Trust
What does Japan House London Trust do?
Makes grants to charitable projects and organisations (particularly Japan House London) and carries out activities which advance the culture (both traditional and modern), institutions, people, heritage, history and language of Japan.
How much income did Japan House London Trust report in 2025?
Japan House London Trust reported total income of £10.08m and reported expenditure of £10.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Japan House London Trust?
Japan House London Trust has a program ratio of 1.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Japan House London Trust registered as a charity?
Japan House London Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 2018 as charity number 1179626. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Japan House London Trust?
Japan House London Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Japan House London Trust operate?
Japan House London Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Japan House London Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Japan House London Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179626.
Details
101-111 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
LONDON
W8 5SA
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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