# THE BRIGADE OF GURKHAS EDUCATION AND WELFARE FUND

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1043000
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Dec. 22, 1994
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1043000


## Contact

- **Address:** HQ Brigade Of Gurkhas, Robertson House, Haig Road, CAMBERLEY
- **Postcode:** GU15 4NP
- **Phone:** 01276 412955
- **Email:** Ana.lopez900@mod.gov.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** Objects1. The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust to apply them for such one or more of the following objects in the United Kingdom or elsewhere as the Trustees in their absolute discretion shall determine.a. The promotion of the efficiency of the Brigade of Gurkhas (BG) in such ways as the Trustees from time to time decide.b. The promotion of the education (including social and physical training) of child(ren) of those serving, wounded in action (WIA) or killed in action (KIA), members of the BG. c. The relief of serving members of the BG and their dependants who are in need, hardship and distress. 2. Without limiting in any way the generality of the objects of the Charity, the Trust may apply the income and capital of the Charity in any or all of the following ways:a. In fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and the welfare of the members of the BG and families, and preserving its history and traditions and to include social media where promotion and exposure of this message can value the members of the Brigade.b. In awarding scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any school, university, college of higher education, or other institution of further (including professional and technical) education in Nepal or elsewhere, approved for the purpose by the Trustees. c. In providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to alleviate the suffering or assist the recovery of beneficiaries. d. In making grants of money or providing for or paying for items, services of facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of beneficiaries.e. In providing recreational and leisure-time facilities for serving members of the BG with the object of improving their conditions of life.

**Activities:** The charity provides benefit to serving members of the Brigade of Gurkhas and their families. Key activities: welfare and well being, education and training, medical, recreational facilities and improvement of conditions in theatres of operations




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Geography

- Brunei
- Nepal
- Hampshire
- Kent
- North Yorkshire
- Powys
- Surrey





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Colonel David Robinson** | Chair | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| MAJOR CHANDRA KUMAR LIMBU |  | Aug. 26, 2025 |
| MAJOR JAMES DEVALL |  | Nov. 14, 2025 |
| MAJOR KHADKA BAHADUR GURUNG |  | Sept. 16, 2024 |
| MAJOR STUART MILLIGAN |  | July 23, 2024 |
| MAJOR SUBARAJ SUNUWAR |  | May 6, 2026 |



## Linked charities

- THE DIANE AND NADINE BUNKER TRUST (1043000-1)



