What is the financial size of THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST?

THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £27,954,000 and total expenditure of £24,466,000.

How does THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 87.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 13.0% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST?

THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST employs 533 staff members and is supported by 150 volunteers.

Does THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 36.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST

#1103669

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.gwt.org.uk

The gurkha welfare trust is the leading gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and development aid to gurkha veterans, their families and communities.

Registered address

THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST, PO BOX 2170, 22 QUEEN STREET, SALISBURY, SP2 2EX

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£27,954,000

Expenditure

All activities

£24,466,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£45,836,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£105,024,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£2,250,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

22.5 months

Median: 3.6 monthsTop quartile

Income Growth (1yr)

13.6%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

87.0%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

58.7%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

8.8x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

13.7%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

38.5%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

8.2%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

87.0%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

8.8%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.1%

Grant Making

% given away

1.2%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

38.5%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

22.5 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

61.5%

Government Reliance

% of income

36.3%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 5868

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

13.6%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

8.2%

Volatility

Stable

13.7%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

533

Volunteers

Volunteer count

150

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.3:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£52,447

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

0.9%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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