British Empire Medal for Founding Chairman’s Long-term Commitment

In 2026, founding Chairman and current secretary Lynne McCutcheon was recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Overseas and International Honours list, having been awarded a British Empire Medal for long term commitment to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in Nepal and India.

Lynne’s passion and guidance were invaluable during the charity’s early years, and she steered us true through over 20 years of charitable activity.

Read Lynne’s response

Royal Britain Peak

On 23rd June, 2021, the Mahakulung Rural Municipal Council declared a local mountain peak the “Royal Britain Peak” in recognition of the significant contributions of New Futures Nepal to humanitarian work in the region in partnership with the Everest Mera Foundation.  Standing at 5200m, the Royal Britain Peak can be seen from a nearby viewpoint.

Going forward, we plan to continue to work closely with Everest Mera Foundation and Majestic Himalaya Treks & Expeditions (working with local authorities) to develop a trekking route with views of the mountain and increase tourism income and raise further funds for the region. 

Honouring our Contribution to Aid Projects

In 2023, New Futures Nepal were delighted to receive recognition awards from the mayor of Chheskam and trustees Helen and Paul Crook were lucky enough to attend and speak at a ceremony at Chheskham Secondary School honouring our contribution to aid projects in the Mahakulung region.

Membership to The Britain-Nepal Non-Governmental Organisation Network (BRANNGO)

New Futures Nepal have been a member of The Britain-Nepal Non-Governmental Organisation Network (BRANNGO) since its formation in 2018. BRANNGO is a network of UK-based NGOs carrying out charity activities in Nepal.

The organisation allows charities such as ourselves to share information and ideas, work collaboratively, and network with others with similar aims and objectives, in a bid to improve efficiency and effectiveness of charitable activity in Nepal and reduce duplication of effort.

BRANNGO has a Memorandum of Understanding with the NGO Federation of Nepal and links with the Association of International NGOs in Kathmandu, as well as a dedicated representative in Nepal acting as a contact point in the country and source of useful information. In the UK, BRANNGO works with the UK branch of the Non-Residential Nepalis, the Britain-Nepal Chamber of Commerce, and the Tamu Dhee organisation.

BRANNGO offers many events and conferences throughout the year both virtually and in person (in the UK and in Nepal). These events are often attended by Nepali and non-resident Nepali speakers with first-hand experience of the topics discussed, and allow members of BRANNGO to hear about many issues affecting Nepal and how UK-based NGOs are involved in trying to improve these issues. These events are a perfect platform for charities with similar objectives to network and collaborate. BRANNGO members also receive first-hand updates from Nepal in the form of a monthly review of the Nepalese press from its representative in Nepal.

BRANGGO’s member charities are divided broadly into 3 groups working in similar fields and in-line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Education Working Group, the Health Working Group, and the Environmental Working Group. New Futures Nepal are members of the Health Working Group, and trustee Helen Crook regularly attends virtual meetings with its member charities to share information and facilitate collaboration with other charities where possible.