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# thegurkhacentre.org.uk

Gurkha Charity

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- [The Gurkha Centre Launches Healthy Futures Summer Programme 2026 for Children Across West London](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-gurkha-centre-launches-healthy-futures-summer-programme-2026-for-children-across-west-london/) - 28 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre is delighted to announce the launch of our Healthy Futures Summer Food and Activity Programme 2026, a free, inclusive initiative designed to support children and families during the summer holidays. Running over 16 days across four days each week,
- [London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 - With The Gurkha Centre](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/event-llhm2027/) - London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 Responsive Gallery Grid × ❮ ❯ The Experience Run past iconic cultural landmarks and discover the city's hidden secrets at London’s only half marathon through Westminster and the City. Enjoy musical performances, dancers, DJs and more as you’re cheered on by thousands of supporters on a run like no other!
- [Celebrating Service Through Action: Reflecting on Our First Quarter Achievements (April–June 2026)](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/celebrating-service-through-action-reflecting-on-our-first-quarter-achievements-april-june-2026/) - 27 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Honouring Armed Forces Day and Armed Forces Week As we mark Armed Forces Day and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our serving personnel, veterans, and military families, The Gurkha Centre wishes to reflect on the work delivered during the first quarter of
- [University of East London Students Raise Funds for The Gurkha Centre Through “How to Mo:Mo!” Event](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/university-of-east-london-students-raise-funds-for-the-gurkha-centre-through-how-to-momo-event/) - 08 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre was delighted to attend the “How to Mo:Mo!” cultural cooking event held on 8 April 2026 at Palungo Nepali Restaurant, London, organised by a group of talented international (Nepali) students studying Hospitality and Management at the University of East
- [Veterans Café Continues to Bring Veterans, Families and Partners Together](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/veterans-cafe-continues-to-bring-veterans-families-and-partners-together/) - 08 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre was delighted to host another successful Veterans Café on Friday, 29 May 2026, bringing together Gurkha veterans, widows, spouses, community members, and partner organisations for a morning of connection, information sharing, and mutual support. Our Veterans Café has become
- [Investing in Future Public Health Leaders: The Gurkha Centre's Continued Partnership with Imperial College London](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/investing-in-future-public-health-leaders-the-gurkha-centres-continued-partnership-with-imperial-college-london/) - 03 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Although this reflection comes much later than intended, it provides an excellent opportunity to recognise and celebrate another successful year of collaboration between The Gurkha Centre and the BSc Global Health programme at Imperial College London. Over recent years, The Gurkha Centre
- [Celebrating Culture, Community and Connection at Sakela Ubhauli 2026](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/celebrating-culture-community-and-connection-at-sakela-ubhauli-2026/) - 31 May 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre was delighted to participate in the Sakela Ubhauli 2026 celebration held at Kirat Rai House, Gambles Lane, Surrey, on Saturday, 23 May 2026, where our team had the privilege of engaging with the community through a charity information stall
- [Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 100: A Legacy Honoured by The Gurkha Community](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/remembering-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii-at-100-a-legacy-honoured-by-the-gurkha-community/) - 21 April 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Introduction On what would have been the 100th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we pause to reflect with deep respect, gratitude, and remembrance. Her extraordinary reign of 70 years symbolised continuity, duty, and unwavering service to the nation and the
- [Gurkha Justice: Immigration and Welfare — Honouring Service, Demanding Justice](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/gurkha-justice-immigration-and-welfare-honouring-service-demanding-justice/) - 02 April 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari As the United Kingdom commemorates the courage and sacrifice of those who served during the Falklands War, we are reminded that remembrance must go beyond words. It must extend into how we treat those who stood in defence of this nation—not only
- [Gurkha Justice: Immigration and Welfare Campaign Launched](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/gurkha-justice-immigration-and-welfare-campaign-launched/) - 29 March 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre is proud to announce the launch of its new advocacy initiative, “Gurkha Justice: Immigration and Welfare.” This campaign seeks to address the ongoing structural inequalities and historic injustices experienced by Gurkha veterans, their widows, and families across the United
- [World Social Work Day: Celebrating the Contribution of Trainee Social Workers at The Gurkha Centre](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/world-social-work-day-celebrating-the-contribution-of-trainee-social-workers-at-the-gurkha-centre/) - 17 March 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari On this World Social Work Day, The Gurkha Centre proudly recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution of our trainee social workers, whose commitment, compassion, and professional integrity continue to strengthen our mission of supporting Gurkha veterans, widows, and families across the UK.
- [Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Afternoon: Encouraging Early Action in Our Community](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/oesophageal-cancer-awareness-afternoon-encouraging-early-action-in-our-community/) - 06 March 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre recently hosted an Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Afternoon at the Hayes and Harlington Community Centre as part of the “Whatever You Call It” campaign led by RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance during Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The event marked the
- [The Gurkha Centre Receives £25,000 Grant from the Veterans’ Foundation](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-gurkha-centre-receives-25000-grant-from-the-veterans-foundation/) - 09 November 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari We are proud to announce that The Gurkha Centre has been awarded a £25,000 grant from the Veterans’ Foundationto support our ongoing mission of improving the health, well-being, and social inclusion of Gurkha veterans and their families in West London. The grant,
- [Thank You to Gaurav for Running 10K in Support of The Gurkha Centre](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/thank-you-to-gaurav-for-running-10k-in-support-of-the-gurkha-centre/) - 02 November 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Gaurav Kandangwa Limbu, who recently completed a 10K run to raise funds in support of our work with Gurkha veterans, widows, and families. Gaurav took part in the Regent’s Park
- [The Gurkha Centre and RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance Join Forces to Raise Cancer Awareness](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-gurkha-centre-and-rm-partners-nhs-cancer-alliance-join-forces-to-raise-cancer-awareness/) - 02 November 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari It is an absolute pleasure to share that The Gurkha Centre is working in partnership with RM Partners, NHS Cancer Alliance, to raise awareness of cancer signs and symptoms within Gurkha and Nepalese communities across West London and beyond. This collaboration is
- [The Gurkha Centre Hosts a Memorable Annual Get-Together and Summer BBQ 2025](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-gurkha-centre-hosts-a-memorable-annual-get-together-and-summer-bbq-2025/) - 02 August 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre successfully hosted its highly anticipated Annual Get-Together and Summer Barbecue on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, at Hayes and Harlington Community Centre. The event brought together approximately 150 Gurkha veterans, their wives, widows, and families for a day of delicious
- [The Gurkha Centre at the 12th Budha Subba Gold Cup: Promoting Health, Unity, and Community Spirit](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-gurkha-centre-at-the-12th-budha-subba-gold-cup-promoting-health-unity-and-community-spirit/) - 28 June 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari On Saturday, 21st June 2025, The Gurkha Centre proudly participated in the 12th Budha Subba Gold Cup, a major community sporting event organised by Dharan Samaj UK (DSUK) at Tudor Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Feltham. The tournament brought together over
- [Armed Forces Day Special: Honouring Unsung Heroes in Our Community – The Story of Retired Warrant Officer Hari Bahadur Pun](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/armed-forces-day-special-honouring-unsung-heroes-in-our-community-the-story-of-retired-ssm-hari-pun/) - 28 June 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari At The Gurkha Centre, we are privileged to witness daily acts of kindness and courage that rarely make headlines but deeply impact lives. On this Armed Forces Day, we shine a light on one such unsung hero from the 2nd/2nd Gurkha Rifles
- [The Hayes Gurkha Veteran Reunited with His Wife in Nursing Home After Nearly Two Months Apart](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-hayes-gurkha-veteran-reunited-with-his-wife-in-nursing-home-after-nearly-two-months-apart/) - 02 June 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari At The Gurkha Centre, we are delighted to share the positive news that Mr Gopal Gurung, an 80-year-old Gurkha veteran, has been successfully reunited with his wife, Mrs Nanda Kumari Gurung. After a difficult period marked by illness, hospitalisation, and separation, the
- [Case Study: Mr Ran Bahadur Pun – Delayed Access to Cataract Surgery and its Impact on a Vulnerable Gurkha Veteran](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/case-study-mr-ran-bahadur-pun-delayed-access-to-cataract-surgery-and-its-impact-on-a-vulnerable-gurkha-veteran/) - 17 May 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Background Mr Ran Bahadur Pun is an 84-year-old Gurkha veteran residing alone in Hounslow, UK. He settled in the UK with his wife in December 2012 under Gurkha settlement provisions. Initially living in temporary accommodation in Heston, the couple later moved to
- [Case Study: A Gurkha Widow and Family Facing Systemic Disadvantages in London](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/case-study-mrs-hira-maya-gurung-a-1st-2nd-gurkha-rifles-widow/) - 02 May 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Background: Mrs Hira Maya Gurung, widow of Rifleman Mohan Bahadur Gurung (1st/2nd Gurkha Rifles), relocated to the UK in September 2013. Despite changes to immigration policies allowing Gurkha family reunification, financial constraints limited her ability to bring her five adult children to
- [Case Study: Supporting Gurkha Veteran Mr. Gopal Gurung and His Wife Nanda Kumari Gurung](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/case-study-supporting-gurkha-veteran-mr-gopal-gurung-and-his-wife-nanda-kumari-gurung/) - 04 April 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Background Mr. Gopal Gurung (Army Number 21154328), an 80-year-old veteran from the Queen’s Gurkha Engineers, and his wife Nanda Kumari Gurung moved from Nepal to the UK in February 2012. Due to UK immigration policies restricting Gurkha veterans discharged before 1997, they
- [A Granddaughter’s Voice: Breaking the Silence](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/a-granddaughters-voice-breaking-the-silence/) - 15 March 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari A short speech by Reena Gyawali cited during IWD celebration organised by The Gurkha Centre. "I am honoured to stand here today, given the chance to speak—a chance my grandmother never had. A chance that many women before me never had. But
- [Veterans Café Celebrates Christmas with Gurkha Heroes](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/veterans-cafe-celebrates-christmas-with-gurkha-heroes/) - 10 December 2024 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Veterans Café Brings Community Together for Christmas Celebration and to Address Challenges Faced by Gurkha Heroes The Gurkha Centre hosted its much-loved monthly Veterans Café with a special Christmas-themed event at the Hayes and Harlington Community Centre. The gathering brought together Gurkha veterans, spouses,
- [Christmas Lunch With Language Group: A Festive Celebration for Gurkha Veterans and Ladies](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-gurkha-centre-christmas-lunch-with-language-group/) - 20 December 2024 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre is thrilled to share that the Christmas lunch, held on Friday, 20th December 2024, at the Hayes and Harlington Community Centre, was a heartwarming success. This special gathering brought together the English language group at the Charity consisting of
- [Heartbreaking Struggles of Mrs. Rup Maya Pun: A Gurkha Veteran’s Wife in the UK](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/heartbreaking-struggles-of-mrs-rup-maya-pun-a-gurkha-veterans-wife-in-the-uk/) - 20 January 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Mrs. Rup Maya Pun, the devoted wife of Gurkha veteran Mr. Diljit Pun, has faced a series of overwhelming challenges since moving to the UK for settlement in 2011. Despite their hopes for a peaceful life, circumstances have led to significant hardship
- [The Gurkha Centre Hosts Vibrant Celebration for International Women’s Day and Holi Festival](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/the-gurkha-centre-hosts-vibrant-celebration-for-international-womens-day-and-holi-festival/) - 15 March 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari International Women’s Day and Holi Festival Widely Celebrated in Feltham On Saturday, 15 March 2025, The Gurkha Centre held an engaging and colourful celebration at Tudor Park Sports & Leisure in Feltham, uniting the local and South Asian communities to mark International
- [Veterans Café Strengthens Community and Supports Gurkha Veterans](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/veterans-cafe-strengthens-community-and-supports-gurkha-veterans/) - 28 March 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari On 28th March 2025, The Gurkha Centre hosted a successful Veterans Café at the Hayes and Harlington Community Centre, highlighting community solidarity and dedicated support for Gurkha veterans and their families. This event provided veterans from across West London with a friendly
- [Veterans Café Launches in Hayes](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/veterans-cafe-launches-in-hayes/) - 27 September 2024 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Veterans Café made a heartwarming debut at the Hayes and Harlington Community Centre today, with Gurkha veterans, their families, and local supporters coming together to celebrate the launch of this vital new space for Armed Forces veterans in West London. An
- [द गोर्खा सेन्टरले भेटघाट सहित क्रिसमस विशेष "भेटरन्स क्याफे" आयोजना गर्‍यो](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/द-गोर्खा-सेन्टरले-भेटघाट/) - द गोर्खा सेन्टर | लन्डन | १० डिसेम्बर २०२४ द गोर्खा सेन्टरले क्रिसमसको अवसरमा हेज एण्ड हार्लिङटन कम्युनिटी सेन्टरमा विशेष कार्यक्रमसहित मासिक भेटघाट "भेटरन्स क्याफे" आयोजना गर्‍यो। गत साता आयोजित कार्यक्रममा हिलिङ्डन, हन्सलो, इलिङ र ह्यारोबाट गोर्खा भेट्रान्स तथा उहाँहरुका परिवारको उत्साहजनक सहभागिता रहेको थियो। स्वादिष्ट खाना र आत्मीय शुभकामनासहितको कार्यक्रममा लन्डन भेटरन्स एडभाइजरी एण्ड

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- [The Gurkha Centre - HomePage](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/) - The Gurkha Centre: Transforming Lives, Honoring Gurkha Veterans and Their Families: Fueling Health, Igniting Knowledge, Enriching Communities, & Spreading Joy.
- [About Us](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/about-us/) - About Us -The Gurkha Centre, a distinguished UK charity dedicated to uplifting Gurkha veterans, their cherished families, and the vibrant Gurkha community.
- [Meet Our Experienced Team At TheGurkha Centre](https://thegurkhacentre.org.uk/meet-our-experienced-team-at-thegurkha-centre/) - Meet Our Experienced Team Janet Gardner: Trustee Janet Gardner serves as a Trustee of The Gurkha Centre, bringing more than three decades of public service, advocacy, and community leadership. As a former councillor for Hayes Town Ward in the London Borough of Hillingdon, she has been a passionate champion for social justice, community inclusion, and support for
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