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Registered charity · No. 257895

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# The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include other charitable purposes.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30

£36,803

Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30

£57,363

Registered charity number

257895

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Barkers Hill

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Quick answer

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust (number 257895) 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 The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust do?

The charity promotes the efficiency of the armed forces of the crown by supporting the welfare of former and serving personnel and by commerating the traditions & history of the regiment.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust

Answers The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

19 February 1969

Also known as

7gr Trust

Previous names on the register

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust Fund

Where it says it operates

Brunei · India · Nepal · Hong Kong · Throughout England and Wales

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups.

**Reported activities:** 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 The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust yet?

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## What should you check before donating to The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust as a registered charity (number 257895) 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 The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust's charity number?

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust's charity number is 257895. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 257895?

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What does The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust do?

The charity promotes the efficiency of the armed forces of the crown by supporting the welfare of former and serving personnel and by commerating the traditions & history of the regiment.

Does The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust. 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 The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust?

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust?

The register records The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust 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.

Are The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust's trustees paid?

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

What was The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust: The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust Fund.

When was The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust registered as a charity?

The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust was entered on the register on 19 February 1969.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=257895&subId=0).