Society of the Gurkhas
by the Gurkhas, for
the Gurkhas

In recognition for his outstanding and dedicated voluntary contribution to community relations in Rushmoor, Major(Retired) Tikendra Dal Dewan, the Chairman of British Gurkha Welfare Society was awarded the OCU Commander’s Commendation from Mark Chatterton, Chief Superintendent OCU Commander, North and East Hamsphire Constabulary on Monday 26 January 2009 in the Alton Maltings Centre.

On 6 Dec 08, BGWS had the honour of hosting the Non-Resident Nepali Association office bearers and International Coordination Council members, led by the charismatic President NRNA Dr Upendra Mahato. The international flavour of the team included the charming President Nari Nekunja Mosco Dr Samata Prasad, the better half of Dr Mahato, the vice Presidents [...]

Dear all, Please read below as you may be eligible to £520.00 The year before Tax Credits were introduced there was a different non-means tested allowance available, which was never advertised by the Inland Revenue. It is called the Children’s Tax Allowance for the Year 2002/03. You can still claim this tax allowance before the [...]

Dear Members Truth prevails – has always been our belief. Yet again the futile negative attempts by those pretending to be well wishers of Gurkhas but for selfish agenda mislead to disunite us to reap personal gains have all failed. The ending of 2008 brings good news for tomorrow – our Judicial Review hearing for [...]

The Rushmoor Borough Council (RBC) Partnership community meetings normally held at the Council Centre was held at Gurkha Bhawan on the request of RBC, appropriately so as the main theme was Nepali Community, on Thursday 4 December 2008. The main objectives were: a.To build upon the established communication with the local authorities such as The [...]

Gurkha campaign for equal treatment Who we are The British Gurkha Welfare Society (BGWS) was set up in 2003 to campaign for equal treatment for Gurkhas. The Gurkhas have a unique relationship with Britain dating back to 1815. The strength of this relationship lies in shared adventurism and loyalty and is envied by many countries. [...]