Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival, founded in 2010 is an annual festival presenting and celebrating the best of Japan's distinctive anime independent short films and mainstream feature films as well as educational workshops for children and people of all ages. Activities are normally held at two of Wales' leading arts venues, in Cardiff and Aberystwyth, while some may be hosted online.
Activities & Mission
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival, founded in 2010 is an annual festival presenting and celebrating the best of Japan's distinctive anime independent short films and mainstream feature films as well as educational workshops for children and people of all ages. Activities are normally held at two of Wales' leading arts venues, in Cardiff and Aberystwyth, while some may be hosted online.
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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £15,122 | £4,138 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £6,426 | £14,769 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £12,425 | £17,625 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £21,453 | £15,180 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2020 | £17,609 | £14,400 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival
What does Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival do?
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival, founded in 2010 is an annual festival presenting and celebrating the best of Japan's distinctive anime independent short films and mainstream feature films as well as educational workshops for children and people of all ages. Activities are normally held at two of Wales' leading arts venues, in Cardiff and Aberystwyth, while some may be hosted online.
How much income did Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival report in 2024?
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival registered as a charity?
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2020 as charity number 1187288. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival?
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival operate?
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival operates across 2 areas: Cardiff and Ceredigion.
Is Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival a registered charity?
Yes — Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187288.
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