The Gurkha Memorial Fund
The Gurkha Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Folkestone.
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What are the key facts about The Gurkha Memorial Fund?
- Registered charity number
- 1137393
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Folkestone
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
- £12,912
What does The Gurkha Memorial Fund do?
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 recognition of our gratitude for their contribution to the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Gurkha Memorial Fund a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Gurkha Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137393) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is The Gurkha Memorial Fund's charity number?
- The Gurkha Memorial Fund's charity number is 1137393. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1137393?
- Search 1137393 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 Gurkha Memorial Fund do?
- 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 recognition of our gratitude for their contribution to the UK.
- Does The Gurkha Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gurkha Memorial Fund. 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 Gurkha Memorial Fund?
- The Gurkha Memorial Fund's website is http://www.gurkhamemorialfund.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.