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The Forgotten British Gurkha

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The Forgotten British Gurkha is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about The Forgotten British Gurkha?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£21,941
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£12,860
Registered charity number
1128754
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Tilehurst
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded
Website
None

Quick answer

The Forgotten British Gurkha (number 1128754) 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 Forgotten British Gurkha do?

The charity currently assists Gurkha Veterans and their families settle into the UK. Support is given to those Veterans, (pre 1997), to complete all the forms required by the council, banks & estate agents. Liaison is also arranged between the DWP & the GWT. Income is mainly through street collections,donations and the Gurkha Resettlement Fund..English language and other courses are available.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Forgotten British Gurkha

Answers The Forgotten British Gurkha gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 does not record The Forgotten British Gurkha as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

The Forgotten British Gurkha's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Company number
12455046 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates
Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Forgotten British Gurkha registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Forgotten British Gurkha yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Forgotten British Gurkha a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Forgotten British Gurkha as a registered charity (number 1128754) 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 Forgotten British Gurkha's charity number?
The Forgotten British Gurkha's charity number is 1128754. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1128754?
Search 1128754 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 The Forgotten British Gurkha do?
The charity currently assists Gurkha Veterans and their families settle into the UK. Support is given to those Veterans, (pre 1997), to complete all the forms required by the council, banks & estate agents. Liaison is also arranged between the DWP & the GWT. Income is mainly through street collections,donations and the Gurkha Resettlement Fund..English language and other courses are available.
Does The Forgotten British Gurkha have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Forgotten British Gurkha. 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 Forgotten British Gurkha?
The Forgotten British Gurkha's website listed in our register data is http://None. 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 The Forgotten British Gurkha?
The register does not record The Forgotten British Gurkha as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Forgotten British Gurkha's trustees paid?
The Forgotten British Gurkha's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Forgotten British Gurkha registered as a charity?
The Forgotten British Gurkha was entered on the register on 23 March 2009. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 12455046).

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.