The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.
Activities & Mission
The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £26,571,000 | £24,788,000 | £21,544,000 | £70,542,000 | £49,304,000 | 524 / 150 |
| 2024 | £27,954,000 | £24,466,000 | £21,275,000 | £64,611,000 | £45,836,000 | 533 / 150 |
| 2023 | £24,599,000 | £24,444,000 | £21,601,000 | £58,332,000 | £37,714,000 | 537 / 150 |
| 2022 | £25,512,000 | £22,705,000 | £20,071,000 | £53,899,000 | £31,828,000 | 521 / 60 |
| 2021 | £22,046,000 | £20,554,000 | £18,088,000 | £56,967,000 | £33,019,000 | 515 / 55 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Gurkha Welfare Trust
What does The Gurkha Welfare Trust do?
The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.
How much income did The Gurkha Welfare Trust report in 2025?
The Gurkha Welfare Trust reported total income of £26.57m and reported expenditure of £24.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gurkha Welfare Trust?
The Gurkha Welfare Trust has a program ratio of 81.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Gurkha Welfare Trust registered as a charity?
The Gurkha Welfare Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2004 as charity number 1103669. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Gurkha Welfare Trust?
The Gurkha Welfare Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Major General Gerald Mark Strickland DSO MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gurkha Welfare Trust operate?
The Gurkha Welfare Trust operates across 3 areas: India, Nepal and Scotland.
Is The Gurkha Welfare Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Gurkha Welfare Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103669.
Details
PO BOX 2170
22 QUEEN STREET
SALISBURY
SP2 2EX
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- 14 May 2026
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