Contact:
01722 323 955 or info@gwt.org.uk
Welfare Advice:
Salisbury 01722 343 111, Aldershot 01252 329 460 or gurkhawelfare@gwt.org.uk
Who are they
The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life.
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Reasons to remember
Roughly 19,000 Gurkha soldiers have died during the many wars they've fought at Britain's side. Many thousands more have been wounded, and more still have returned to a life of hardship in Nepal. Here are 11 reasons to remind you just why the Gurkhas deserve our support...
Reasons to remember
Gurkhas Today
Today, the Gurkha soldiers remain an important part of the British Army. In recent times, Gurkhas have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the Falklands and Gulf Wars. Peacekeeping missions have also taken them to Kosovo, Bosnia, East Timor and Sierra Leone. They remain renowned for their loyalty, professionalism and bravery.
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News
The Gurkha Welfare Trust Celebrates Successful Teddy Bear Auction
The Gurkha Welfare Trust recent 2026 Teddy Bear Auction has raised an incredible £2,470 to support former Gurkhas, their families…
News
A Father’s Legacy of Service
From one generation to the next, the values of the Gurkhas live on. For former Gurkha WO2 Jagat Prasad Gurung,…
Challenges
TSC London Marathon 2027
Take on the challenge – run the iconic TCS London Marathon in 2027! Following the success of our awesome marathon…
Starts 25 Apr
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