# THE FORGOTTEN BRITISH GURKHA

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1128754
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 23, 2009
- **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=1128754


## Contact

- **Address:** 37 CHICHESTER ROAD, TILEHURST, READING
- **Postcode:** RG30 4XN
- **Phone:** 01189584449



## Activities

**Objects:** "GURKHA BENEFICIARIES" MEANS FORMER GURKHA SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO SERVED IN THE BRITISH ARMY BRIGADE OF GURKHAS AND WERE HONOURABLY DISCHARGED ON OR BEFORE 1 JULY 1997 AND THEIR SPOUSES, WIDOWS AND CHILDREN.THE CHARITY OBJECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:(1) THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST GURKHA BENEFICIARIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ABROAD BY THE PROVISION OF WITH GRANTS, GOODS, SERVICES, SUPPORT, ADVICE OR VOCATIONAL AND SKILLS TRAINING. (2) THE RELIEF OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SICKNESS OF GURKHA BENEFICIARIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ABROAD RESULTING FROM: (A) INJURIES OBTAINED DURING SERVICE IN THE BRITISH ARMY; (B) INFIRMITY, DISEASE, POVERTY AND LACK OF MEANS; AND / OR (C) BEREAVEMENT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, GOODS OR SERVICES, COUNSELLING OR SUPPORT OF SUCH PERSONS.

**Activities:** The charity currently assists Gurkha Veterans and their families settle into the UK. Support is given to those Veterans, (pre 1997), to complete all the forms required by the council, banks & estate agents. Liaison is also arranged between the DWP & the GWT. Income is mainly through street collections,donations and the Gurkha Resettlement Fund..English language and other courses are available.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £21941 | £12860 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £9001 | £8686 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £9234 | £10059 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £4884 | £6775 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £2316 | £6844 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Chandra Burathoki — appointed Jan. 22, 2014
- Dhan Prasad Gurung — appointed Oct. 17, 2013
- Khim Gurung — appointed Jan. 29, 2020
- PETER BEARD — appointed Dec. 31, 2014