# The Friends of Etchmiadzin

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1172096 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172096)
- Latest income: £21k; spending £52.7k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-etchmiadzin

THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO THE MOTHER SEE OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN IN ARMENIA AND AROUND THE WORLD IN SUCH MANNER AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Friends of Etchmiadzin is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of Etchmiadzin reported income of £21k and spending of £52.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Etchmiadzin in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of Etchmiadzin open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Etchmiadzin is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Friends of Etchmiadzin give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Etchmiadzin makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Friends of Etchmiadzin?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Etchmiadzin reported income of £21k and spending of £52.7k.


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