# Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society.

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1167889 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167889)
- Website: https://www.exbritishgurkh.com
- Latest income: £10.3k; spending £8,350
- What it funds: Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ex-british-gurkha-veterans-and-dependants-society

On 20th May 2018 this society was hold a Nepali New Year and Charity party. In the event there ware over 100 people attended including children, adults and elderly peoples. On the party there were invited the Mayor and Mayoral and the dignitary people of Thurrock Borough. Our youths have delivered a lecture about the Gurkha history since the 1st and 2nd world war. Some young girls have performed

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2022 | £10.3k | £8,350 | not filed |
| 25 Apr 2021 | £11.9k | £9,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:-(1) The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit for Gurkha ex-servicemen and their dependents, in particular, but not exclusively, those that have recently arrived in the United Kingdom who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, in particular by providing:(a) Assistance interpreting the english language and acting as an intermediary and signposting to third party agencies;(b) Social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community.(2) To advance the education of the public in Gurkha culture, tradition and history by such means as the trustees deem fit.(3) The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in nepal in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations including the provision of medical aid.for the purpose of this clause 'socially excluded' means being excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of being a member of a socially and economically deprived community.

## What it funds

Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. reported income of £10.3k and spending of £8,350. Over its last 2 reported years, to 25 Apr 2022, it spent £17.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (exbritishgurkh.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.

### Does Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. give each year?

The register does not break out Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society.'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 25 Apr 2022 was £8,350. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £8,925 a year.

### How large is Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society.?

In its latest reported year Ex-British Gurkha Veterans and Dependants Society. reported income of £10.3k and spending of £8,350.


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