UK funding workspaceThe Gurkha Memorial Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1137393
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The Gurkha Memorial Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1137393. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “To maintain a permanent memorial to educate the public in the role of the Gurkhas in the town of Folkestone including remembrance services to acknowledge their role played in the community. To provide support for the Gurkha community in Folkestone & East Kent, and fund development and humanitarian work in Nepal in…” Its charitable objects are: “To erect and maintain a permanent memorial to educate the public in the role of the gurkhas in the town of folkestone including remembrance services to acknowledge their role played in the community.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £12.9k and spending of £15.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.9k
Latest spending
£15.2k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesOverseas aid / famine reliefEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £12.9k | £15.2k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,927 | £7,900 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £6,229 | £1,482 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,699 | £4,882 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,850 | £4,472 |
Charitable objects
To erect and maintain a permanent memorial to educate the public in the role of the gurkhas in the town of folkestone including remembrance services to acknowledge their role played in the community.
Where it operates
Kent
- Trustees
- 7
What The Gurkha Memorial Fund funds
The Gurkha Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £33.9k in total.
How to apply to The Gurkha Memorial Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Gurkha Memorial Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (gurkhamemorialfund.org.uk) 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 about The Gurkha Memorial Fund
Is The Gurkha Memorial Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Gurkha Memorial Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Gurkha Memorial Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does The Gurkha Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Gurkha Memorial Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Gurkha Memorial Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The Gurkha Memorial Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £15.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,780 a year.
How large is The Gurkha Memorial Fund?
In its latest reported year The Gurkha Memorial Fund reported income of £12.9k and spending of £15.2k.
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