# Gaidz (Uk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201340 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201340)
- Latest income: £24.5k; spending £11.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gaidz

GAIDZ UK is committed to advancing the public good through the promotion of education concerning the Armenian text of the Bible and related subjects. This includes the study of manuscripts, miniatures, and commentaries in Classical Armenian, as well as their translation into English. The organization's mission is to explore the impact of these areas on history, theology, philosophy, and language,

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £24.5k | £11.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £20 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit, the advancement of education concerning the armenian text of the Bible and associated commentaries (including the study of manuscripts and their translation) and its use in the daily life of the armenian people; armenian history, theology, philosophy, and language, and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of those subjects and to publish the useful results.

## What it funds

Gaidz (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science 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 Gaidz (Uk) reported income of £24.5k and spending of £11.5k. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gaidz (Uk) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 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 Gaidz (Uk) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Gaidz (Uk) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Gaidz (Uk) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Gaidz (Uk) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Gaidz (Uk) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Gaidz (Uk) give each year?

The register does not break out Gaidz (Uk)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.5k. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £3,821 a year.

### How large is Gaidz (Uk)?

In its latest reported year Gaidz (Uk) reported income of £24.5k and spending of £11.5k.


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