Folkestone Nepalese Community (FNC) CIO

The Board of Trustees provides governance, oversight, and strategic direction for the Folkestone Nepalese Community (FNC). Trustees work in partnership with the Executive Committee and the Charity & Centre Manager to ensure the organisation operates effectively, remains compliant with Charity Commission regulations, and delivers meaningful impact to the community.

Capt (Retd) Sumanchandra Rai

Capt (Retd) Sumanchandra Rai

Trustee (Chair)

Chair of Trustees Provides overall governance leadership, chairs the Board of Trustees, and ensures the strategic direction, compliance, and accountability of the organisation, working collaboratively with all parties while maintaining clear oversight of governance.

Mr Bikram Rai

Mr Bikram Rai

Trustee (Treasurer)

Trustee Treasurer Supports financial governance, accounts, reporting, and compliance, working closely with the Charity & Centre Manager, who manages day-to-day restricted grants and programme funding, ensuring appropriate financial oversight and accountability.

Mr Rajen Limbu

Mr Rajen Limbu

Trustee – HR & Finance

Supports financial oversight, budgeting, and financial governance, working in coordination with the Charity & Centre Manager to ensure effective financial management.

Capt (Retd) Ganesh Rai

Capt (Retd) Ganesh Rai

Trustee – Fundraising & Secretary

Supports fundraising strategy and organisational coordination, contributing to the sustainability and governance of the organisation.

Mr Jhapindra Thapa

Mr Jhapindra Thapa

Trustee – Fundraising Activities

Supports fundraising activities and events organised by the organisation.

Point of Contact - Maha Rai, PhD

Point of Contact – Maha Rai, PhD

Charity, Programme & Centre Manager

Responsible for operational management, programmes, funding, and stakeholder engagement.

Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre
Baker Road, Folkestone
Kent, CT19 4NN

Email: maha.rai@fncuk.org
Tel: 01303 398055