Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Armenian Ministries
Charity registration number: 1082371
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following projects: 1. To relieve poverty and to advance education by support and training to persons in need – in Armenia and elsewhere. 2. To advance the Christian religion generally, and by offering training for ministers and publishing Christian literature in Armenia. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 1. Poverty relief – humanitarian aid is given to destitute families and individuals, in the form of clothes, shoes, bedding, etc., sent out in containers from the UK. Winter fuel and food are bought locally and distributed to those considered most in need. Financial help is also given to poor families or individuals either on a regular basis or for one-off emergencies e.g. medical. 2. Christian education and training. Summer camps are run throughout the summer and weekly clubs are held for children and young people to teach them and enable them to take part in crafts and sports. Bible teaching seminars are held for the general public as well as ladies’ meetings. Christian literature is translated, published and distributed free of charge. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference
The charity uses a small proportion of the
Para 1.38 financial donations it receives to provide
Policy on grant making direct monetary assistance to help those
individuals in Armenia living in extreme
need. Primarily, this is to help with medical
costs, house rents and utility bills. The
majority of the remaining total funds
allocated to the provision of help are used to
purchase items such as food, personal
hygiene supplies, and fuel for heating. The
charity does not provide grants to other
organisations.
Not applicable
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Activities relating to sending aid containers
Para 1.38 from the UK to Armenia are done by
Contribution made by volunteers in the UK. These activities include
volunteers checking, sorting, itemising and packing
donated goods. Transportation of goods
within the UK from collection points to AM’s
warehouses is also done by volunteers.
During 2024, two 40-foot containers of
humanitarian aid, with an estimated value of
nearly £300,000, were donated and sent to
Armenia from the UK.
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
Poverty relief in the country of Armenia:
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Poverty relief in the country of Armenia: | ||
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | a) The provision of food parcels (bought in Armenia) to destitute families with young children, elderly or disabled people, with little or no income, and refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. The food parcels are provided on a regular or on a one-off basis depending on need. On average, approximately 170 families per month were helped during the current year. b) The provision of medical assistance. During the current year, this has included financial contributions towards medical diagnosis costs (e.g. MRI scans), treatment for various conditions including cancer and auto-immune diseases, and various minor operations (e.g. hernia and pro-lapse repair). The charity also purchases medicines on a regular and one-off basis. c) Provision of winter fuel, including wood and contribution to electric and gas bills, to some families. In total, approximately 20 families were helped in this way during the winter period. d) Contributions towards house rent for a number of families and individuals living in desperate conditions, particularly to refugee families. e) Financial contribution towards 1. building a new home for a refugee family 2. re-roofing and connecting services (electricity, sanitation, etc) to the home of a disabled couple. f) Two 40-foot container loads of humanitarian aid have been sent from the UK and distributed in Armenia – including clothes, bedding, shoes, toiletries, toys, stationery, school bags and mobility equipment (all goods are new). Christian training and work among children and young people in Armenia: a) Over 400 children attended summer camps provided by the charity in Armenia, held at the charity’s camp facility outside of Yerevan. The children attend the camps free of |
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charge, many of them coming from poor or destitute families or refugee families. b) The charity continued to produce, print and distribute free of charge (in Armenia) Christian books and booklets.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity’s objectives are to provide relief, medical help and other life preserving necessities to as many people as possible within its sphere of operations and its financial means, after the provision of reserves (see section on reserves). The trustees are satisfied that the charity has successfully achieved these objectives over the last twelve months. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable as the charity does not carry out fundraising activities. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other |
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity remains financially resilient and
financial position at the end able to maintain support to Armenia. For a
of the period narrative of 2024 income, expenditure and
operational context, see the Chairman's
Statement included with the accounts. The
trustees continue to monitor exchange-rate
volatility and seasonal winter pressures
when planning spend and transfers.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The trustees endeavour to ensure that the
policy for holding reserves charity has a cash reserve to cover general
stating why they are held running costs and provide financial support,
to those it has committed to help, for a
number of months. A variety of trigger levels
are employed to indicate when the charity’s
finances are approaching the reserve level.
In addition, the charity keeps in reserve an
amount of money to act as a deposit to
purchase a warehouse in the UK to process
and store humanitarian aid goods.
Given the turbulent world we live in, our
reserves provide the ability to react quickly
with the provision of our services where it is
needed most in ever changing operating
conditions. Given that the current uncertain
political in Armenia could trigger an
increased aid requirement, the trustees
regard it as important to hold modest levels
of reserves to preserve our responsiveness.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £235,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 The charity is not in deficit
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None identified
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s funding continues to come mainly through donations from individual supporters or churches. No public fundraising activities or events are conducted, rather reports are made to supporters via the charity’s quarterly newsletter and talks to church groups. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| The charity maintains a Risk Management |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Policy and a Risk Register which is reviewed annually. In addition, regular health and safety assessments are conducted of the charity’s activities and reviewed by the trustees. No significant or notable risks have been identified by the trustees. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust governed by Trust Deed |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Every trustee is appointed by resolution of the trustees |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Working proportionately, the charity does not have a specific policy for the selection and induction of trustees. The absence of a policy does not mean there is not due process. In practice, when a trustee position comes up, trustees have historically been selected from those who have volunteered for the charity in the past or are well known to the trustees. As such, previous incoming trustees have not required detailed induction. The trustees continue to review this process and will implement a policy if the current process becomes insufficient. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable. The charity has a flat organisational structure of trustees. There are no sub committees or hierarchy. All decisions are made by the trustees. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity conducts a number of its activities through its partner in Armenia, Shoghik Non-Governmental Organisation. This relationship enables the charity to achieve some of its objectives in Armenia which it would not otherwise be able to do. To ensure accountability to the charity, a number of the charity’s trustees maintain regular direct involvement in the day to day |
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activities of Shoghik NGO and one of the
charity’s trustees is on its trust board.
The primary areas in which this relationship
is necessary are:
Shoghik NGO is the official recipient
of containers of aid that are sent from
the UK to Armenia and is
accountable to the Armenian
authorities for the distribution of the
goods.
Children’s camps are administered
and coordinated by Shoghik NGO.
The local workers in Armenia who
carry out the tasks on behalf of the
charity, are employees of Shoghik
and support to them is channelled
through Shoghik NGO.
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Armenian Ministries |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1082371 |
| Charity’s principal address | 78 Sherwood Drive Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1QP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Mr R Chamberlain Chairman Trustee resolution
2 Mr R Lankey Trustee resolution
3 Dr M Harrison Treasurer
4 Dr P Harrison Secretary Trustee resolution
5 Mrs S Pambakian Trustee resolution
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Dates acted if not for whole year
Trustee name
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Dr M Harrison
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
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Other optional information
Not applicable
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Perouz Harrison ~~oo~~ Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 21/10/2025 ~~Pp~~
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT – year ended 31[st] December 2024
The financial statements for Armenian Ministries show a solid year of service and stewardship in a challenging context. Total assets increased to £651,717 (2023: £614,158), driven by an excess of receipts over payments of £37,560 (2023: £17,751). Cash at bank closed at £381,312 (2023: £339,733), strengthening our capacity to respond quickly to need.
Income from gifts and donations was broadly level at £339,846 (2023: £343,606). We are grateful to supporters whose consistent giving underpinned the work throughout the year; bank interest rose to £6,500, modestly offsetting inflationary and currency pressures.
On expenditure, our direct financial support to Armenia, including regular transfers to operate aid, church and children’s ministries, was £218,000 (2023: £236,000). Targeted aid outlays increased to £14,420 (2023: £9,836), reflecting intensified winter needs and demand. Container-related costs reduced to £25,530 (2023: £35,521) as we adapted shipping volumes and methods to new constraints.
Those operational realities sat alongside regulatory shifts: Armenia’s restriction to brand new, unused items and tighter UK export rules required us to overhaul our sorting, labelling and recording systems. By God’s grace that pipeline is working well and goods are being distributed from Yerevan.
The impact on the ground remained the heart of the year. Two months of children’s camps welcomed ~60 children each week with daily devotions and follow-up through village and city Bible clubs; we rejoiced to see children profess faith and families engaged with Scripture. Literature distribution continued at pace. Ongoing autumn and winter ‘24 ministries included men’s fellowship, extensive wood deliveries for heating, and sustained household support—alongside pastoral care for refugees and families facing trauma and illness.
As trustees we continue to monitor risk carefully, especially exchange-rate volatility, to protect aid delivery and plan prudently. The trustees reviewed 2024 trends late in the year, noting the softening GBP/AMD rate and the seasonal rise in winter aid, and will keep budgets under close review.
In summary, 2024 combined steady income, disciplined spending and adaptive logistics with clear spiritual and humanitarian impact. The strengthened year-end cash position is intentional resilience so that we can respond rapidly to urgent needs, absorb currency swings and maintain commitments to our local team and the people we serve.
On behalf of the trustees, thank you to every donor, volunteer, church partner and prayer supporter in the UK and Armenia. Your faithfulness enables ours. Yours in Him alone.
Robert Chamberlain
Chairman
ARMENIAN MINISTRIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I have prepared the enck)sed financial statements in accordance wth the Historic Cost Convention from the books and re)rdS produced to me. together with information and explanations received. l rtify the the results shown are in ac(x)rdance therewith. . The Almonds ' 89 Upwood Road Bury Cambs PE26 2PE
ARMENIAN MINISTRIES BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS As per schedule 270,405.00 274,425.00 CURRENT ASSErs Cash at Bank 381.312.40 339.732.84 £651.717.40 £614,157.84 REPRESENTED BY:. APPEAL FUND Balance brought forward ' 614,157.84 596.406.64 Excess of Receipts over Paymenls 37.559.56 17.751.20 £651,717.40 £614.157.84 Pag• 1
ARMENIAN MINISTRIES FIXED ASSET5 A5 AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Openln8 WDV 200000.00 50000.t)O 11500.00 3600.00 22CK).CK) 1130.00 700.00 151)0.00 450.00 230.00 180.00 185.(K) 170.00 270. iio.00 ios.00 720.00 Closlng WDV 200000.00 So¢0.00 9LX)O.00 3000.(KI 1800.00 930.00 560.00 1200.00 360.00 190.00 140.00 150.00 Added Sold Depreclatli Yerevan headquarters Property- Campsite Hyundai Tucson Ford minibus Toyota Hilux pickup Mercedes bus Mercedes minibus Kia Car Bed Electric wood cutter Laptop tablets Wood meeting chair Laptop computer Office Equipment Stackable chairs Mixed Tables Computer Equipment Washing machine Cooker Dishwasher Warehouse Equipment Desktop computer Easy chair Computer printer Low cupboard Swimming pool Sound system Wheeled trolley5 Mobile heater Computer screen Fridge Freezer Carried forward 25.00 600.00 200.1) 140.CN) 300.LX) 90.CKI 40.00 40.IX) 35.00 35.00 56.94 20.¢J) 20.00 291.92 20.00 20.00 20.00 0.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 135.00 490.00 90.00 85.00 1160.00 70.00 276.94 731.92 90.00 90.00 80.00 loo.00 70.00 60.00 100.00 55.00 50.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 30.00 270020.00 70.00 65.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.crfj 45.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 2739SO.00 1008.86 15.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 O.CK1 4938.86 Pa8e 2
ARMENIAN MINISTRIES FIXED ASSETS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Brought forward Settee Filing cabinet Ladder Large table Car Trailer Food processor Petrol strimmer Water cooler Chain saw Projector Wheelbarrow Piano 273950.00 1(X)8.86 35.00 30.1 30.00 30.00 so.00 30.00 20.00 0.00 4938.86 270020.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 20.(Y) 20.00 150.00 15.00 10.00 35.00 274425. 1008.86 15.00 120.(X) io.i)o 10.00 30.00 270405.00 30.00 Laser printer 0.00 5028.86 Page 3
ARMENIAN MINISTRIES APPEAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 RECEIPTS Gifts and Donations Printing Books Recycling Bank Interest 339.845.9) 343,606.14 5.229.00 181.22 4.566.94 13.1 6,499.96 346.358.92 353.583.30 PAYMENTS Support Aid Armenia Bibles Missionary SeNice Fees 14,420.33 218.0.00 9,835.50 236.000.00 3.340.00 34,004.41 34.519.82 266.940.15 283,179.51 Travel to Arniènla Fuel and Motor Expenses Hotels. elc Tickets 924.36 653.94 3.887_74 1,078.88 96.05 3.579.81 5.466.04 4.754.74 Container Expenses Administration Rent and Storage Shipping Houskeeping Transport 414.66 9.753.80 11.850.00 33.68 1.233.76 1,194.36 504.28 9.146.15 21.700.00 52.23 2.615.68 1,502.54 25.530.26 35,520.88 Maintenance 509.47 106.00 PR Newsletter Phone.internel,etc Postsge 1.186.88 516.82 1.420.91 1.199.68 394.21 1.445.44 3.124.41 3,039.33 Carried Fotward 301.570.33 326,600.46 Page 4
ARMENIAN MINISTRIES APPEAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Brought Forward 301.570.33 326,600.47 Admlnlstratlon Accountant Office 350.(M) 851.91 325.00 790.39 1.201.91 1,115.39 Other Costs Bank Charges Insurance 511.10 487.16 821.35 515.16 998.26 1.336.81 Depreciation 5.028.86 8.779.44 308,799.56 335,832.10 Excess of Receipts over Payments 37.559.56 17,751.20 Page 5
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectioii A Iiidepeiidoiit Exainiiier s Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ended 31 Scch£.-17 Zvrn+ Charlty no {If any) D7z371 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charty (Ihe Trusf) for the year. ended Respon51bllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Adi 2011 ('the Acn. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect." accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the woKls in the bCketS if they do not 8ppIy. Slgned: Date: Name: Relevant professlonal qualrflcatlon(s) or body (If any): Address: Trf Jv1owX ' sq IER October 2018
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