Is Japan House London Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Japan House London Trust as a registered charity (number 1179626) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Japan House London Trust's charity number?

Japan House London Trust's charity number is 1179626. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179626?

Search 1179626 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Japan House London Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Japan House London Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Japan House London Trust?

Japan House London Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Japan House London Trust registered as a charity?

Japan House London Trust was entered on the register on 21 August 2018. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 11491073).

Registered charity · No. 1179626Charitable company

Japan House London Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Japan House London Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Japan House London Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,084,333
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,316,950
Registered charity number: 1179626
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 101-111 Kensington High Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

Quick answer

Japan House London Trust (number 1179626) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

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.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Japan House London Trust

Answers Japan House London Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Japan House London Trust's money come from?

Japan House London Trust reported £10m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £10m (100%), investments £18k (0%).

Trading and fundraising events£10m · 100%
Investments£18k · 0%

Does Japan House London Trust receive government funding?

The annual return does not answer this question for Japan House London Trust. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.

Japan House London Trust reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Japan House London Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Japan House London Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 August 2018
Company number: 11491073 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Japan House London Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Japan House London Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Japan House London Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Japan House London Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Japan House London Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Japan House London Trust as a registered charity (number 1179626) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Japan House London Trust's charity number?: Japan House London Trust's charity number is 1179626. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179626?: Search 1179626 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
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.
Does Japan House London Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Japan House London Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Japan House London Trust?: Japan House London Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Where does Japan House London Trust's money come from?: Japan House London Trust reported £10m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £10m (100%), investments £18k (0%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Japan House London Trust?: The register records Japan House London Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Japan House London Trust's trustees paid?: Japan House London Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was Japan House London Trust registered as a charity?: Japan House London Trust was entered on the register on 21 August 2018. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 11491073).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.