THE GURKHA MUSEUM TRUST
The purpose of the Charity is to oversee the running of the Gurkha Museum based in Winchester and this includes the preservation and maintenance of the Brigade Collection and the upholding of the traditions and ethos of the Brigade of Gurkhas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity posted an overall surplus of £370,000 for the year, driven by a surplus on its redevelopment project 'Kaida' which exceeded its expenditure. However, the charity's ordinary trading activities incurred a deficit of £179,000, attributed to reduced retail sales and irrecoverable VAT charges, which the trustees plan to resolve through prudent financial planning.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees who received remuneration amounting to between £60,000-£70,000 was (2023: 1).” — page 27
“The number of employees who received remuneration amounting to between £60,000-£70,000 was (2023: 1).” — page 27
“Trustee Colonel David Robinson is also a trustee of The Brigade of Gurkhas Education and Welfare Fund, from which, grants totalling £123,579 were received during the year. He is also a trustee of the Royal Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust from whom a donation of £500 was received.” — page 34
“Trustee Major John Harrop made donations totalling £200.” — page 34
“Trustee Colonel David Robinson is also a trustee of The Brigade of Gurkhas Education and Welfare Fund, from which, grants totalling £123,579 were received during the year. He is also a trustee of the Royal Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust from whom a donation of £500 was received.” — page 34
“Trustee Major John Harrop made donations totalling £200.” — page 34
“Trustee Colonel David Robinson is also a trustee of The Brigade of Gurkhas Education and Welfare Fund, from which, grants totalling £123,579 were received during the year. He is also a trustee of the Royal Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust from whom a donation of £500 was received.” — page 34
“Trustee Major John Harrop made donations totalling £200.” — page 34
“The financial statements incorporate the results of the charitable incorporated organisation together with those of its trading subsidiary Gurkha Museum Enterprises Limited on a line by line basis.” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/05/2025)
Trustees
- MARTIN RICHARD BROOKS MAchair
- Brigadier Jody Davies MBE
- COLONEL CHARLES MATTHEW JOHN BARNETT MBE
- COLONEL WILLIAM FRANCIS SHUTTLEWOOD OBE
- Colonel David John Robinson
- Emile Simpson
- Garfield Smith
- John Walter Bulbeck
- Lt Gen Sir David Robert Bill KCB
- MAJOR JOHN REDFERN HARROP
- Major Michael Frederick Barney
- Major Sanjip Rai
- STEPHEN MASLIN
- SUDHA RAI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £923k | £739k |
| 31/12/2023 | £577k | £520k |
| 31/12/2022 | £416k | £526k |
| 31/12/2021 | £387k | £515k |
| 31/12/2020 | £330k | £390k |
Common questions
Is THE GURKHA MUSEUM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity posted an overall surplus of £370,000 for the year, driven by a surplus on its redevelopment project 'Kaida' which exceeded its expenditure. However, the charity's ordinary trading activities incurred a deficit of £179,000, attributed to reduced retail sales and irrecoverable VAT charges, which the trustees plan to resolve through prudent financial planning. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GURKHA MUSEUM TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE GURKHA MUSEUM TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GURKHA MUSEUM TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FOYLE FOUNDATION, ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £150k | |
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS | FY2022 | £300 | Funding to cover the costs of 3 people attending the AMOT conference |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/06/2023 | £3.0m | "Project Kaida: Reinterpreting the Gurkha Museum" |