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Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) London
Affiliated to Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Bhuj, Kutch, India
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Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) London
Affiliated to Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Bhuj, Kutch, India
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Charity at SKSST

At SKSS Temple, Kenton Harrow, we strive to help others wherever we can. Being humane and showing humanity is at the heart and we believe that the service of others is an important part of our Satsang and so over the years, we have engaged with various charitable and environmental initiatives. We have made commitments to continue certain initiatives on a long term basis to instil the importance of helping others as part of our Mandir’s legacy, for future generations.

There are many different ways as to how you can get involved with our charitable initiatives - there is something to suit everybody’s interests. Keep an eye out on our social media channels to see how you can get involved with the below and future charitable projects:


Sadavrat

If you would like to be part of our Sadavrats by either giving your time, or donating towards this initiative, please visit the links below

  • To Volunteer - click here
  • To Donate - click here and select 'Food Bank'

Please see the leaflets attached for more information.



Holistic Centre

Jay Shree Swaminarayan!

We are proud to announce that the Swaminarayan Holistic Centre is now taking bookings!

Do you have any aches and pains which you want to get rid of? One of our therapies might be able to help relieve!

Have a look at the list of therapies below and book yourself in for a session.

List of therapies offered:

  • Sports Therapy
  • Sports Massage
  • Reiki
  • Reflexology
  • GP consultations

Location: Cunningham House, Westfield Lane, HA3 9ED (building next to temple)

When: Every Wednesday, 7pm - 9pm

Price: £5 donation per session

For more details on the therapies, and to book an appointment visit sksst.org/holistic

If you are a therapist and would like to volunteer, please email holistic@sksst.org


NHS Blood Donation Service

Since the 21st Anniversary of the temple, SKSST Harrow, in conjunction with the NHS Blood and Transplant Service, have been holding Blood Donation events throughout the last number of years. At the end of 2021, we had 30 sessions and over 2,000 pints of blood donated at these sessions.

How do I get involved?

Everyone is welcome to give blood although you should check if you can donate. Please check https://www.blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood/ for more details.

How do I give blood?

  1. Make sure you check to see if you can donate blood. Check the above website for more details.
  2. Pre-register and book a session. You can call 0300 123 2323, visit www.blood.co.uk or download the NHS Blood Donation App.
  3. Make sure you are well hydrated and that you have eaten before you attend your session.
  4. Attend the session, fill out the questionnaire, and let the nurses from the NHS look after you!

Please see the poster attached for the sessions held at the temple in Nilkanth Hall.




SKSST Charity Aids Timeline

Take a look at some of the causes we have been honoured to help with over the many years as well as our ongoing commitments in years to come



2001

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Gujarat Earthquake & Nepal Village Support


Supported various humanitarian projects including: repairs of schools in Baladia, Rapar, Rampur, Sukhpar; rebuilding Rapur Mandir and contributing towards the repair costs of Bhuj Prasadi Mandir. In addition, the temple sent 10 full containers of humanitarian aid to Gujarat and Nepal.

- Fundraising efforts raised over £300,000




2005

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Hyderabad School Project & South Asia Tsunami Appeal


Funding the rebuilding of a brand new school in Hyderabad and organised a 6 mile walk from Harrow to Willesden Mandir to raise funds for humanitarian items in which over £100,000 was raised.




2008

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Charity Walk


Raised funds to purchase a van and computers for Welldon Activities group and specialist beds for St Luke’s Hospice.

- Fundraising efforts raised over £50,000




2008

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Orissa Flooding


Supplied Humanitarian aid items.




2010

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Haiti Earthquake


Supplied Humanitarian aid items.




2015

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50 Years Establishment of SKSST


Supported the following three charities through various activities and raised over £75,000 - St. Lukes Hospice, Harrow Mencap & Asiana




2020

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COVID-19 Pandemic


Over 50,000 food items and staples were distributed to the hospitals, homeless, vulnerable and isolating families. Medicine pick ups were also organised with the following hospitals: Northwick Park, Queen Charlotte and Stanmore (RNOH).

- Over £15,000 contributed towards the pandemic activities




2021

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25th Utsav


Supported the following charities and raised over £50,000 for them - Centre for Mental Health, Go Dharmic and St. Lukes Hospice.

Carried out various charitable activities such as weekly Sadavrats (Sunday foodbank), Trikon Trifecta Challenge and city Sadavrats (food distribution in Central London). We also provided facilities to the NHS to provide Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations to our local community. The funds raised for Go Dharmic were used to purchase the a new van for the charity which is now used across the country to fulfil their delivery needs for their food distributions.

Our Sadavrat team also prepared and delivered support packs to deliver to local schools to support low-income families. The packs included food, home and hygiene items.




2022

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Fundraising Awards 2022


In 2022, we were honoured to be awarded 'Community Supporter of the Year' by St Luke's Hospice, following the incredible work we have done with the charity over the years.




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Our Ongoing Commitments


  • Provide our Mandir Facilities for -
    • NHS Donate Blood Bank
    • Met Police Monthly Meetings
    • Breast Cancer Monthly Meetings
    • St. Lukes Hospice Storage
  • Gaurakshan Seva in India
  • Sadavrats
    • Weekly Sadavrat (foodbank) in the local area providing food, home and hygiene items to low income families and individuals.
    • Monthly Sadavrat in Central London

      If you would like to get involved with our Sadavrat initiative, please click here

  • Environmental
    • As a legacy, we aim to plant trees every year all over the UK from 2022. We planted 100 trees near Northwick Park Hospital and we will be planting another 100 in March/April 2023.
      We are also committed to using biodegradable bags when receiving prashad from the Kothar.
      We have also started using paper plates for mahaprasad.
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