Armenian Relief Society of Great Britain Trust

The Armenian Relief Society of Great Britain Trust, established in London in 1982 as a branch of the international Armenian Relief Society founded in 1910, is a non-sectarian, volunteer-led charity with UN consultative status dedicated to providing humanitarian, social, and educational aid to Armenians worldwide, especially those impacted by conflict, displacement, poverty, genocide aftermath, and disasters. Rooted in values of compassion, resilience, solidarity, and cultural preservation, it responds to urgent needs through global ARS network collaborations, focusing on poor, sick, and bereaved individuals of all ages, while empowering diaspora communities via education, orphan sponsorship, health services, and social welfare.

It funds emergency relief, poverty alleviation, bereavement support, health initiatives, education/training, disaster/famine response, and cultural programmes safeguarding Armenian heritage. Beneficiaries include children, youth, elderly, disabled individuals, ethnic minorities, and voluntary groups, with grants for project-specific work, core costs tied to objectives, and both UK-based Armenians and international vulnerable populations in crisis zones.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups of small to medium size with limited resources and proven delivery in relevant communities; no geographic base or income thresholds required, though priority aligns with Armenian or similar ethnic/vulnerable groups facing hardship. Typical grants range from £500 to £5,000, occasionally larger in crises.

Unsolicited applications are not accepted—proposals must arise from Trust networks or informal contacts via its address, with decisions at semi-annual trustee meetings convened as needed for acute humanitarian events, ensuring agile, targeted impact distinct from open-call funders.