Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Gurkha Welfare Support in Salisbury
We have dedicated over five decades to supporting Gurkha veterans, their families, and communities in Nepal. Our mission focuses on delivering financial, medical, and development aid to ensure dignified living standards. Through initiatives like residential homes, medical programs, and educational infrastructure, we address critical needs in remote regions. Our work extends to disaster resilience projects, including earthquake-resistant housing, while maintaining strong partnerships to amplify our impact. With offices in the UK and Nepal, we combine local expertise with global outreach to uphold our commitment to Gurkha welfare. 
Services
Financial Aid
Medical Aid
Schools Program
Residential Homes
Clean Water Projects
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience supporting Gurkha communities in Nepal
- We operate residential homes providing round-the-clock care for veterans
- Our medical aid program delivers international-standard healthcare in remote areas
- We build and improve schools in underserved Nepali regions
- Our earthquake-resilient housing projects protect vulnerable communities
Services
Financial Aid
We provide essential financial assistance to Gurkha veterans and widows through regular grants and emergency funding. Our program ensures basic needs are met while maintaining dignity. Recipients receive tailored support based on individual circumstances.
Medical Aid
Our medical initiative delivers high-quality healthcare services and medication to remote Nepali communities. Mobile clinics and partnerships with local facilities ensure veterans and families access essential treatments and preventative care across challenging terrains.
Residential Homes
We operate two specialist residential homes offering 24/7 care for elderly Gurkha veterans and widows. These facilities provide medical support, nutritious meals, and social activities in safe, comfortable environments designed for mobility-impaired residents.
Schools Program
Our education initiative constructs and renovates schools in remote Himalayan regions. We supply learning materials, train teachers, and implement child protection policies to create safe, accessible educational environments for over 10,000 Nepali children annually.
Clean Water Projects
We install sustainable water systems and sanitation facilities in underserved communities. Our engineers work with villages to develop gravity-fed water supplies, latrines, and hygiene education programs that reduce waterborne diseases by 70%.
Questions
What does The Gurkha Welfare Trust do?
We provide financial, medical, and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families, and communities in Nepal through residential homes, schools, and healthcare programs.
How can I access Gurkha Welfare services?
You can register online via our website, by post, or email using the GWAC registration form with required documents including service certificates and ID proof.
Where does the Trust operate?
We work across Nepal with UK-based administrative support, focusing on remote Himalayan regions where Gurkha communities face significant challenges accessing basic services.
How is the Trust funded?
We rely entirely on public donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events like our annual London carol concert and SuperHalf Series challenges to support our programs.
Can I volunteer for the Trust?
Yes, we welcome volunteers in the UK and Nepal for roles ranging from fundraising to fieldwork. Check our website's 'Volunteer for us' section for current opportunities.
How are donations used?
92% of donations directly fund program costs, with 8% covering essential administrative expenses. We maintain transparent financial reporting through our annual review documents.
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