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Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas

Also known as: The Sainsbury Unit Fund, The Sainsbury Research Unit

During the year ended 31 July 2018 there were no changes in the general policies of the Trustees. The Trust remains a grant making trust making grants in accordance with the objects. The Trustees do not make grants in response to unsolicited applications nor to individuals.

Activities & Mission

During the year ended 31 July 2018 there were no changes in the general policies of the Trustees. The Trust remains a grant making trust making grants in accordance with the objects. The Trustees do not make grants in response to unsolicited applications nor to individuals.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£372,289
Latest Expenditure
£412,158

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£372,289
£412,1580 / 0
2024
£396,739
£422,1270 / 0
2023
£369,395
£399,6440 / 0
2022
£356,075
£380,3830 / 0
2021
£301,913
£339,6460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas

What does Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas do?

During the year ended 31 July 2018 there were no changes in the general policies of the Trustees. The Trust remains a grant making trust making grants in accordance with the objects. The Trustees do not make grants in response to unsolicited applications nor to individuals.

How much income did Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas report in 2025?

Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas reported total income of £372k and reported expenditure of £412k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas registered as a charity?

Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1987 as charity number 296041. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas?

Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas operate?

Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas operates across 3 areas: Japan, United States and Norfolk.

Is Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas a registered charity?

Yes — Sainsbury Research Unit For The Arts Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296041.

Details

Address
5 Wilton Road
LONDON
SW1V 1AP
Registration Date
16 February 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
296041
Charity Number
296041

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Trustees

HON AND V TRUSTEE LTD
Professor Catherine Richardson
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Sainsbury Unit Fund
  • The Sainsbury Research Unit

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