--- title: "Japan House London Trust — check charity number 1179626 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Japan House London Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179626. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 101-111 Kensington High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/japan-house-london-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:51:05.667Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Japan House London Trust is a registered charity (number 1179626) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £10,084,333 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Japan House London Trust? Registered charity number 1179626 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 101-111 Kensington High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,084,333 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Japan House London Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=japan-house-london-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Japan House London Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Japan House London Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179626) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1179626).