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The register records Gorkha Development Scheme as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registered charity · No. 1069611Trust
Gorkha Development Scheme
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Gorkha Development Scheme is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
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What are the key facts about Gorkha Development Scheme?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £8,426
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £7,754
- Registered charity number
- 1069611
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Trust
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Chelmsford
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
- Website
- www.nepal.co.uk
Quick answer
Gorkha Development Scheme (number 1069611) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Gorkha Development Scheme do?
The Scheme was set up in 1988 to provide volunteers and funds to promote education, health and social welfare in the Gorkha District of Western Nepal.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gorkha Development Scheme
Answers Gorkha Development Scheme gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Gdheds
- Previous names on the register
- Gorkha District Health and Educational Development Scheme
- Where it says it operates
- Nepal
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Gorkha Development Scheme registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Gorkha Development Scheme yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gorkha Development Scheme. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Gorkha Development Scheme?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gorkha Development Scheme a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Gorkha Development Scheme as a registered charity (number 1069611) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Gorkha Development Scheme's charity number?
- Gorkha Development Scheme's charity number is 1069611. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1069611?
- Search 1069611 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Gorkha Development Scheme do?
- The Scheme was set up in 1988 to provide volunteers and funds to promote education, health and social welfare in the Gorkha District of Western Nepal.
- Does Gorkha Development Scheme have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gorkha Development Scheme. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Gorkha Development Scheme?
- Gorkha Development Scheme's website listed in our register data is http://www.nepal.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gorkha Development Scheme?
- The register records Gorkha Development Scheme as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- What was Gorkha Development Scheme previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Gorkha Development Scheme: Gorkha District Health and Educational Development Scheme.
- When was Gorkha Development Scheme registered as a charity?
- Gorkha Development Scheme was entered on the register on 19 May 1998.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.