Gurkha Bhawan
British Gurkha Welfare Society is the only Nepali association in the UK and perhaps internationally to own a property. The property appropriately named Gurkha Bhawan serves the purpose of a community hall, reception room, offices which includes the Gurkha Security Services, Sagarmatha Tae Kwon-Do Dojang, The Nepal Study Centre, temporary room to air Radio BGWS and accommodation for a caretaker.
Money to purchase Gurkha Bhawan was raised through members buying the property shares. The ultimate aim will be reimbursement of shares as when funds build up. Funds will be accumulated partly through the monthly subscriptions.
Gurkha Bhawan was a necessity and made possible by ex Gurkhas who invested to buy a property for this purpose. 119 Wren Way was God sent, conveniently located and importantly ideally structured to meet our needs. The money to buy the property was raised on a share basis. The investment remains open and we still have new interested members buying shares. A list of shareholders is shown below for general information highlighting the amount of share each own. Gurkha Bhawan is part of BGWS but is run separately, legally looked after by Capt(Retd) Hitman Gurung MBE and his team. The finance is accounted by Mr Tekbahadur Thapa.
The return of the capital invested is a guarantee. However immediate withdrawals cannot be sanctioned and as agreed unanimously during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Oak Farm Community Hall Farnborough on 10 February 2006, a firm date will be decided on the next meeting.
As per original plan when Gurkha Bhawan was bought, the idea to buy additional property in other areas remains extant. And as agreed in the AGM, members have been asked to place bids. Folkestone and Maidstone have come forward with requests. Once they forward firm details decision will be made by the Committee as agreed in the AGM.
The AGM was very successful and the best bit is saved for the last. When the topic of shares was raised, Mr Gajbir Thapa felt it totally selfish that members could not even donate money to such a worthy cause, to recognise the achievements of BGWS due to which one and every Gurkha are now enjoying settlement rights. Children over 18 reunited with their family in UK, widows forgotten by all delivered their rights. Still pursuing to waive the current ruling to allow all pre 97 personnel equal right to settle in the UK. And importantly the pension issue as well.
He then donated GBP-1000 towards the property this was a very gracious move followed by like-minded members present. The list of donors is shown below. This could lead to more following. It was then decided as a token of gratitude a brass plate with names of all donors to be engraved and displayed prominently. So that the future generation will notice the contribution made by these noble men for them!
Money to purchase Gurkha Bhawan was raised through members buying the property shares. The ultimate aim will be reimbursement of shares as when funds build up. Funds will be accumulated partly through the monthly subscriptions.
Gurkha Bhawan was a necessity and made possible by ex Gurkhas who invested to buy a property for this purpose. 119 Wren Way was God sent, conveniently located and importantly ideally structured to meet our needs. The money to buy the property was raised on a share basis. The investment remains open and we still have new interested members buying shares. A list of shareholders is shown below for general information highlighting the amount of share each own. Gurkha Bhawan is part of BGWS but is run separately, legally looked after by Capt(Retd) Hitman Gurung MBE and his team. The finance is accounted by Mr Tekbahadur Thapa.
The return of the capital invested is a guarantee. However immediate withdrawals cannot be sanctioned and as agreed unanimously during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Oak Farm Community Hall Farnborough on 10 February 2006, a firm date will be decided on the next meeting.
As per original plan when Gurkha Bhawan was bought, the idea to buy additional property in other areas remains extant. And as agreed in the AGM, members have been asked to place bids. Folkestone and Maidstone have come forward with requests. Once they forward firm details decision will be made by the Committee as agreed in the AGM.
The AGM was very successful and the best bit is saved for the last. When the topic of shares was raised, Mr Gajbir Thapa felt it totally selfish that members could not even donate money to such a worthy cause, to recognise the achievements of BGWS due to which one and every Gurkha are now enjoying settlement rights. Children over 18 reunited with their family in UK, widows forgotten by all delivered their rights. Still pursuing to waive the current ruling to allow all pre 97 personnel equal right to settle in the UK. And importantly the pension issue as well.
He then donated GBP-1000 towards the property this was a very gracious move followed by like-minded members present. The list of donors is shown below. This could lead to more following. It was then decided as a token of gratitude a brass plate with names of all donors to be engraved and displayed prominently. So that the future generation will notice the contribution made by these noble men for them!