# Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 253923 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/253923)
- Latest income: £6,742; spending £1,990
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Turkey
- Other names: Nerses Gulbenkian (previous); Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Settlement (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nerses-gulbenkian-1947-voluntary-settlement

To apply the income of the said fund in pepetuity either to or for any one or more charitable object or objects for the benefit of members of the Armenian people in any part of the world - The income is therefore paid to the Armenian Hospital which provides exceptional and accessible health care & housing for mainly low income and elderly members of the Armenian community.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £6,742 | £1,990 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £6,182 | £11.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £6,384 | £6,817 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,566 | £12k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £5,689 | £21.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the members of the armenian people in any part of the world.

## What it funds

Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement is registered under general charitable purposes for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement reported income of £6,742 and spending of £1,990. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £54.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Turkey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement in its sources (last checked 5 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 Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Turkey.

### Does Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement give each year?

The register does not break out Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,990. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.9k a year.

### How large is Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement?

In its latest reported year Nerses Gulbenkian 1947 Voluntary Settlement reported income of £6,742 and spending of £1,990.


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