Retired Gurkhas in the United Kingdom are supported in the same way as any other ex-service personnel and have access to all the service charities. All retired Gurkhas with more than four years service have been able to apply to settle in the United Kingdom. Those retired Gurkhas still resident in Nepal are supported by the Gurkha Welfare Trust. The Gurkha Welfare Trust receives an annual grant in aid from the Ministry of Defence of over £1 million to assist with administrative costs in Nepal. This allows the Trust to use the charitable donations it receives to support those retired Gurkhas in need.