Saint Sarkis Charity Trust
Principal objectives: support of the Armenian Church of Saint Sarkis in London and the Gulbenkian Library at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem; other charities concerned with the Armenian Community in the UK and abroad. A few grants are also made to registered charities concerned with the welfare of prisoners in the UK, but the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals for this priority.
Activities & Mission
Principal objectives: support of the Armenian Church of Saint Sarkis in London and the Gulbenkian Library at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem; other charities concerned with the Armenian Community in the UK and abroad. A few grants are also made to registered charities concerned with the welfare of prisoners in the UK, but the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals for this priority.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £250,181 | £313,275 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £247,676 | £194,013 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £198,331 | £299,821 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £170,847 | £263,860 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £153,140 | £192,259 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Sarkis Charity Trust
What does Saint Sarkis Charity Trust do?
Principal objectives: support of the Armenian Church of Saint Sarkis in London and the Gulbenkian Library at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem; other charities concerned with the Armenian Community in the UK and abroad. A few grants are also made to registered charities concerned with the welfare of prisoners in the UK, but the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals for this priority.
How much income did Saint Sarkis Charity Trust report in 2025?
Saint Sarkis Charity Trust reported total income of £250k and reported expenditure of £313k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Saint Sarkis Charity Trust registered as a charity?
Saint Sarkis Charity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1963 as charity number 215352. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Saint Sarkis Charity Trust?
Saint Sarkis Charity Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTIN SARKIS ESSAYAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Saint Sarkis Charity Trust operate?
Saint Sarkis Charity Trust operates across 3 areas: Armenia, Israel and England And Wales.
Is Saint Sarkis Charity Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Saint Sarkis Charity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 215352.
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LONDON
N1 6PB
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