THE GREAT BRITAIN SASAKAWA FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £33.34 million, while total endowment funds were £14.78 million. The trustees report that investment performance met medium-term targets, preserving the real value of endowments and providing income to support grant-making activities. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The emoluments of one member of staff, including benefits in kind, are within the range of £60,000 to £69,999 (2024 - £60,000 to £69,999).” — page 24
“The emoluments of one member of staff, including benefits in kind, are within the range of £60,000 to £69,999 (2024 - £60,000 to £69,999).” — page 24
“The Foundation received a further £399,841 (2024 - £451,766) from The Nippon Foundation for the support of the 2025 Japanese Studies programmes, as a joint initiative with the Nippon Foundation. One member of the Board of Trustees is a Special Advisor to, and one is a Trustee of The Nippon Foundation.” — page 30
“In 2025, the Foundation paid £535 (2024: £525) to The Japan Society in relation to an annual corporate membership. The previous CEO of the Foundation is a director of The Japan Society.” — page 30
“The Foundation received a further £399,841 (2024 - £451,766) from The Nippon Foundation for the support of the 2025 Japanese Studies programmes, as a joint initiative with the Nippon Foundation. One member of the Board of Trustees is a Special Advisor to, and one is a Trustee of The Nippon Foundation.” — page 30
“In 2025, the Foundation paid £535 (2024: £525) to The Japan Society in relation to an annual corporate membership. The previous CEO of the Foundation is a director of The Japan Society.” — page 30
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £60,000 - £69,999 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Paul Madden — Chair
- Charles Bodsworth — Chief Executive
- Joanna Pitman — Vice Chair
- Jeremy Scott — Treasurer
- Professor Yuichi Hosoya — Trustee
- Professor Janet Hunter — Trustee
- Professor Izumi Kadono — Trustee
- Professor Dame Louise Robinson — Trustee
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Paul Damian Madden CMGchair
- JOANNA PITMAN
- Jeremy Lloyd Scott
- Jumpei Sasakawa
- Koji Tsuruoka
- PROFESSOR JANET ELIZABETH HUNTER
- Professor Dame Louise Robinson
- Professor Izumi Kadono
- Professor Yuichi HOSOYA
- TATSUYA TANAMI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.9m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.6m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.5m | £884k |
Common questions
Is THE GREAT BRITAIN SASAKAWA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £33.34 million, while total endowment funds were £14.78 million. The trustees report that investment performance met medium-term targets, preserving the real value of endowments and providing income to support grant-making activities. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GREAT BRITAIN SASAKAWA FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JAPAN HOUSE LONDON TRUST | 1 | £655k |