JAPAN ASSOCIATION IN THE UK
Our activities are open to anybody who speaks the Japanese language and the activities are the following:- 1) Monthly Seminar 2) Maintenance of Japanese Cemetery in Hendon Park3) Health support work for the elderly, the disabled and the vulnerable. 4) Monthly walking group for the elderly 5) Annual Japanese Cultural Festival
Objects
(1) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY JAPANESE SPEAKING PEOPLE BY:A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING;B) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS;C) THE PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTH; ANDD) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; AND(2) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON ALL ASPECTS OF JAPANESE HISTORY AND CULTURE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £220,315, increasing its total unrestricted and restricted funds to £409,758. The trustees' report confirms that systems are established to manage strategic and operational risks and that the charity is promoting the establishment of a community centre. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the accounts present a true and fair view within the scope of an examination.
What the accounts disclose
“In addition, they aim to maintain sufficient reserves to cover unforeseen fluctuations in income and expenditure.”
“The charity is controlled by the trustees who are all directors of the company.” — page 13
Trustees
- Akemi Graham
- Atsuko Sato Whitehouse
- Chizuko Winter
- Manabu Yamamoto
- Minako Hall
- Mitsue Finch Uchida
- NORIKO OGAWA
- Naomi Suzuki
- SACHIKO FUJITA CHOUDHARY
- Tetsuro Hama Mr
- Yoshio Mitsuyama
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £296k | £95k |
| 30/06/2024 | £68k | £73k |
| 30/06/2023 | £65k | £58k |
| 30/06/2022 | £68k | £49k |
| 30/06/2021 | £49k | £43k |
Common questions
Is JAPAN ASSOCIATION IN THE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £220,315, increasing its total unrestricted and restricted funds to £409,758. The trustees' report confirms that systems are established to manage strategic and operational risks and that the charity is promoting the establishment of a community centre. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the accounts present a true and fair view within the scope of an examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.