Overview of Kanagawa Children's Future Fund

It is thought that one in every seven children in Japan lives in poverty. Meanwhile, in recent years there have been numerous reports of child abuse leading to death. The number of cases of such abuse as well as children that are unable to attend school and those in day-care centers ranks highly when it comes to Kanagawa Prefecture.

Against this backdrop, Kanagawa Children's Future Fund places great importance on strengthening ties with people that offer support to children and adolescents facing tough circumstances.

Kanagawa Children's Future Fund collects donations from individuals, corporations and other groups and provides financial assistance to civic action groups that support people working with children and adolescents and in the field of child rearing.

We all have the power to help children in our midst that have lost the sparkle in their lives by donating to Kanagawa Children's Future Fund.

Objectives of the Fund

Kanagawa Children's Future Fund is a citizens' fund aimed at supporting the upbringing and development of children and adolescents through societal assistance.

The donations we collect are used to protect the lives of children and adolescents. To this end, we invest in activities that provide children with the strength to live and cultivate diverse capabilities. Our aim is to create a regional community that takes pride and joy in its children.

Key Business Activities

Collect donations and other contributions and develop and implement fundraising programs
Provide financial assistance and operational support to NPO activities
Provide information related to activities supporting children, adolescents and child rearing in Kanagawa Prefecture
Implement enlightenment programs aimed at supporting the upbringing of children and adolescents

History of the Children's Fund

Kanagawa Children's Future Fund received official NPO status in April 2003 following preparations that began in April 2001, primarily based around groups supporting the upbringing and rearing of children and adolescents in Kanagawa Prefecture as well as the NPO support structure Kanagawa Information Center for Citizen's Activities. We have been providing aid via donations since 2004.

Kanagawa Children's Future Fund became a Specified Non-Profit Organization in April 2007, thereby enabling tax credits for donations.

Awards

2009 Kanagawa Prefecture Incentive Award for Voluntary Activity

2012 Yokohama Bar Association Prize in the Field of Human Rights

Details of Donations

Amount of donations received: 58,522,048 yen (fiscal 2003 ～ fiscal 2018)
- Donations in fiscal 2018: 3,679,504 yen
Amount of support funds received: 15,027,063 yen (fiscal 2004 ～ fiscal 2018)

Details of Aid Activities

From 2004 to 2019, we supported a total of 111 organizations with 35,414,600 yen. Our efforts are ongoing each year. Recipients of the support are selected by a special committee comprised of various experts.

Support Programs

Assistance with operations
We provide assistance so that NPOs running spaces in Kanagawa Prefecture can operate under stable conditions and create a suitable environment for children to be brought up in.
Assistance with operational expenses
We assist projects facing new challenges as well as projects deemed to have positive spillover effects that are based on pioneering ideas and experimental programs.

Achievements to Date

Activities	Number of Organizations	Fiscal Year Assistance Provided
Set up child abuse shelter or provided telephone consultation related to child abuse	3	2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014
Support for child care facilities	2	2011, 2012, 2014
Provided child support at domestic violence shelters, etc.	2	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Supported the establishment of a space for parents and infants	7	2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
Supported operation of an adventure playground	1	2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010
Supported children with disabilities (after school leisure activities, education)	7	2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014
Supported children that are unable to attend school and socially withdrawn children	5	2005, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2019
Provided job assistance to socially withdrawn adolescents	1	2008, 2009
Supported youth groups	4	2004, 2005, 2016, 2017, 2018
Provided child-support after school	2	2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
Supported foreign children (established a center and supported educational opportunities and Japanese language study)	8	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019
Provided environmental education to elementary and junior high school students	2	2005, 2006, 2007
Care for sick child brothers	1	2012, 2013, 2014
Supported the establishment of a space for children	5	2017, 2018, 2019
Support for children affected by the earthquake	7	2012, 2013, 2014
Bullying prevention	1	2018
Support for poor children	1	2018

How You Can Help

The money received from individuals and corporations, etc. is used by the Kanagawa Children's Future Fund for activities that support the children in our community. We accept donations from anyone at anytime throughout the year by way of bank transfer or credit card. Our status as a Specified Non-Profit Organization means that it is possible to get tax credits for donations.

We also accept donations concerning testamentary bequests and inheritance into the Kanagawa Children's Future Fund. Please feel free to consult with one of our specialists.

Donate by Bank Deposit

Bank of Yokohama Kannai Branch	Savings account	1153803	Specified Non-Profit Organization Kanagawa Children's Future Fund
Chuo Labour Bank Yokohama Branch	Savings account	1159830	Specified Non-Profit Organization Kanagawa Children's Future Fund
The Kawasaki Shinkin Bank Head Office Business Dept.	Savings account	1045173	Specified Non-Profit Organization Kanagawa Children's Future Fund
The Yokohama Shinkin Bank Head Office Business Dept.	Savings account	682741	Specified Non-Profit Organization Kanagawa Children's Future Fund
Japan Post Bank Transfer account	00230-5-52584		Kanagawa Children's Future Fund