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.
Grants
The Gurkha Welfare Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £250,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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