# The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 327722 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/327722)
- Website: https://www.pilkingtonanglo-japaneseculturalfoundation.org
- Latest income: £500; spending £500
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Kensington and Chelsea, Japan
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pilkington-anglo-japanese-cultural-foundation

Promotion of UK Culture in Japan and promotion of Japanese Culture in the UK through publications, exchange exhibitions and research projects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £500 | £500 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £500 | £500 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £500 | £500 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £0 | £1,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The advancement of education by:- educating the British public in the history geography art literature and music of Japan and (2) Educating the japanese public in the history geography art literature and music of the British isles.

## What it funds

The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation reported income of £500 and spending of £500. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £2,500 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kensington and Chelsea and Japan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (pilkingtonanglo-japaneseculturalfoundation.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kensington and Chelsea and Japan.

### Does The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £500 a year.

### How large is The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Pilkington Anglo-Japanese Cultural Foundation reported income of £500 and spending of £500.


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