Armenian Relief Society of Great Britain Trust

The Trust funds a range of humanitarian and social causes including emergency relief, poverty alleviation, bereavement support, health initiatives, education and training, disaster and famine response, and cultural programmes that safeguard Armenian heritage. It supports both project-specific work and core costs tied to organisational objectives. The charity also funds orphan sponsorship, health services, and social welfare programmes for diaspora communities, helping to preserve cultural heritage and alleviate hardship. Geographically, the Trust assists UK-based Armenians as well as international vulnerable populations in crisis zones, often working through the global ARS network. It prioritises small to medium-sized UK-registered charities and community groups with limited resources and proven delivery in relevant communities.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups, typically of small to medium size with limited resources and a proven track record of delivering in relevant communities. No geographic base or income thresholds are required, though priority aligns with organisations serving Armenian or similar ethnic and vulnerable groups facing hardship. The Trust's beneficiaries include children, youth, elderly, disabled individuals, ethnic minorities, and voluntary groups. The Trust supports both UK-based and international work, with applicants expected to have direct connections to the communities they serve.

The Trust funds both project-specific work and core costs tied to objectives. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; proposals arise through the Trust's networks or informal contacts, ensuring targeted support. The Trust actively collaborates with the global ARS network to coordinate responses to disasters and emergencies, and its approach is agile and focused on those in greatest need.