The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Also known as: The Great Britain - Sasakawa Foundation
Awards grants upon application to organisations in the UK and Japan for UK-Japan related projects in the following fields:- youth & education, science, technology & environment, medicine & health, arts & culture, sport, the humanities, Japanese language and Japanese studies. Awards will only be made to individuals where they can demonstrate their planned activity has an organisation's backing.
Activities & Mission
Awards grants upon application to organisations in the UK and Japan for UK-Japan related projects in the following fields:- youth & education, science, technology & environment, medicine & health, arts & culture, sport, the humanities, Japanese language and Japanese studies. Awards will only be made to individuals where they can demonstrate their planned activity has an organisation's backing.
Grants
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,018,887
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,615,787 | £1,806,921 | £1,726,646 | £48,131,959 | £33,335,092 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,867,072 | £1,846,955 | £1,753,161 | £47,214,367 | £32,962,100 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,420,135 | £1,512,101 | £1,425,085 | £45,190,601 | £31,753,947 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,584,986 | £1,096,114 | £1,022,335 | £42,341,663 | £29,870,011 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,453,587 | £884,122 | £790,462 | £46,581,329 | £33,244,497 | 3 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
What does The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation do?
Awards grants upon application to organisations in the UK and Japan for UK-Japan related projects in the following fields:- youth & education, science, technology & environment, medicine & health, arts & culture, sport, the humanities, Japanese language and Japanese studies. Awards will only be made to individuals where they can demonstrate their planned activity has an organisation's backing.
How much income did The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation report in 2025?
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation?
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation registered as a charity?
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1985 as charity number 290766. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation?
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Damian Madden CMG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation operate?
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation operates across 4 areas: Japan, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290766.
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Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Great Britain - Sasakawa Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated