# Gorkha Learning for Life - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1096811 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1096811) - Latest income: £869; spending £13.1k - What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Economic / community development / employment - Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other defined groups - How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information - Area of operation: Thurrock, Nepal - Trustees: 3 - Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gorkha-learning-for-life 2015 we continue to support education and health in Gorkha by sponsoring wages for two teachers, children with school uniform, bag and books; provided water filters for schools in Gorkha to support the on going health of their children and staff, we funded emergency aid; food, medicine, blankets, tarpaulin and roofing following the earthquake and are currently raising money for earthquake victims. ## Open and forthcoming schemes (0) None in OpenGrant's sources right now. ## Finances by year (Charity Commission) | Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations | |---|---|---|---| | 31 Dec 2021 | £869 | £13.1k | not filed | ## Charitable objects > To advance the education of the children of pokharatok primarily but not exclusively by the provision of a school, educational resources and sponsorship for individual children. ## What it funds Gorkha Learning for Life is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Gorkha Learning for Life reported income of £869 and spending of £13.1k. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Thurrock and Nepal. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gorkha Learning for Life in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance. ## Questions ### Is Gorkha Learning for Life open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Gorkha Learning for Life is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does Gorkha Learning for Life fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Thurrock and Nepal. ### Does Gorkha Learning for Life give grants to individuals? The Charity Commission register records that Gorkha Learning for Life makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals. ### How much does Gorkha Learning for Life give each year? The register does not break out Gorkha Learning for Life's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2021 was £13.1k. ### How large is Gorkha Learning for Life? In its latest reported year Gorkha Learning for Life reported income of £869 and spending of £13.1k. ## Similar funders - [Gatsby Charitable Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gatsby-charitable-foundation) - [Pears Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pears-foundation) - [Forever Manchester](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/forever-manchester) - [Forte Charitable Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/trusthouse-charitable-foundation) - [The Headley Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/headley-trust) - [The EQ Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/eq-foundation) ## Guides - [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk) - [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research) - [Community grants in Wales: who funds what and what is open now](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/community-grants-in-wales)