An open letter to the British public and the Armenian community of Great Britain,
Aid Armenia (Charity registration number 800627) was set up in London in 1988 with the
participation of ALL Armenian organizations active at the time, in order to raise funds and
assist in rebuilding Armenia after the devastating earthquake of December 1988. We have
been doing so very successfully for the past 20 years.
Last summer Ms Zepyur Batikian contacted Aid Armenia on behalf of Mr John Aidiniantz of
London, suggesting that with their help Aid Armenia become more active and offered to raise
funds jointly for projects in Armenia. After consultations Aid Armenia Charity replied saying
that as a charity and bound by the Charity Commission regulations in the UK, any funds
collected in our name should be paid directly to the AA accounts and spent on projects as per
the Charter of Aid Armenia.
Recently an organization entitled Aid Armenia International Limited has been set up, with Zepyur
Batikian and Grace Aidiniantz as Directors, which is distributing the DVD of the documentary
“Out of the Ruins”, paid and made for Aid Armenia Charity, asking the public to raise funds for
Aid Armenia International Limited.
The company has also established a website with the address of www.AidArmenia.com, using
exactly the same type of script as our logo.
Please note that the company entitled Aid Armenia International Ltd or their website has no
connection and affiliation with the Aid Armenia Charity established in 1988 under the Charity
Commission regulations in the UK and is acting purely on their own initiative and aim. The
actions of Aid Armenia International Limited, charitable or otherwise, have no connection with
our charity and Aid Armenia Charity is not responsible for any of the actions of the company
Aid Armenia International Ltd.
The Trstees of Aid Armenia Charity
London
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