# GECKO SRI LANKA

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1116949
- **Other names:** GIVING ESSENTIAL CARE AND KEY OPPORTUNITIES SRI LANKA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 23, 2006
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1116949


## Contact

- **Address:** 2 ALMOND GROVE, NORTHALLERTON
- **Postcode:** DL7 8RQ
- **Phone:** 07890721714
- **Email:** geckosrilanka@gmail.com
- **Website:** geckosrilanka.wordpress.com



## Activities

**Objects:** 3  THE OBJECTS.THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE:INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF 1A.  THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OF A NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF MONEY (OR OTHER MEANS DEEMED SUITABLE) FOR PERSONS, BODIES AND/OR ORGANISATIONS AFFECTED IN THE REGION OF THE DISASTER [INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID].1B.  THE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF WAR OR NATURAL DISASTER, TROUBLE, OR CATASTROPHE IN PARTICULAR BY THE SUPPLY OF MEDICAL AID TO SUCH PERSONS.RELIEF F FINANCIAL HARDSHIP2A THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONG PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING IN SRI LANKA [BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS/ SERVICES WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS].2B.  THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY, OF PEOPLE LIVING IN SRI LANKA BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS SERVICES OR FACILITIES; THE RELIEF OF THE SICK-POOR LIVING N SRI LANKA EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, GOODS OR SERVICESADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION3A. "TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN SRI LANKA BY PROVIDING, AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF, GOODS, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS."3B.  "TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN SRI LANKA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, GOODS OR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS"RELIEF OF SICKNESS4A.  "THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AMONG PEOPLE RESIDING PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY IN SRI LANKA".4B.  "TO ASSIST N THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS OF ANY DESCRIPTION OR IN NEED OF REHABILITATION AS A RESULT OF SUCH ILLNESS, BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WORK AND RECREATION".4C.  (1)  TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SUFFERERS OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITION, EITHER PHYSICAL OR MENTAL, IN SRI LANKA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL  ADVICE(2)  TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN HEALTH CARE BY THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION4D.  "TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF PATIENTS OF THE HOSPITALS/MEDICAL PRACTICES/OTHER MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENTS OF SRI LANKA BY PROVIDING AND/OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, SUPPORT SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES.

**Activities:** Through a yearly agenda of fundraising events, we aim to donate items suchas food, clothing, medical equipment, education materials, services orfacilities to individuals, establishments, or organisations (includingother charities).  This will primarily target those infinancial/medical/educational need or victims of disaster (includingnatural and war related).

**Area of benefit:** SRI LANKA.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Sri Lanka
- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 11, 2025 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Jan. 11, 2024 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Jan. 11, 2023 | £10 | £1533 | — | — |
| Jan. 11, 2022 | £1491 | £1031 | — | — |
| Jan. 11, 2021 | £0 | £750 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **MADURA KELUM PERERA JAYATUNGA** (Chair)
- ARRAN SOLOMONSZ — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- ASHAN HERATH — appointed April 1, 2010
- Dr AARTHY RADHAKRISHNAN — appointed April 15, 2011
- Dr DENESH SRIKANTHARAJAH — appointed April 15, 2011
- Dr DHARSHIKA SRIKANTHARAJAH — appointed Oct. 11, 2014
- Dr DILANI PERERA — appointed Dec. 15, 2016
- Dr SAVINI GUNATILAKE — appointed Jan. 1, 2021
- Dr SEMINI GREENING
- INDUNIL NIKINI PERERA ARULANANDAM
- JEEVANA WIKUM PERERA JAYATUNGA
- KATY JAYASURIYA — appointed Jan. 1, 2021
- NILMINI HERATH — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- RAVEEN JAYASURIYA — appointed Jan. 1, 2021