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The Sher Jung Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1198989
Status
Registered
Registered
May 17, 2022
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
41 NORTH ROAD
SOUTHALL
Middx
UB1 2JL

Activities

The Sher Jung Foundation, formed in memory of the Late Sher Jung, has been set up to promote and advance the values espoused by Sher Jung, by supporting and promoting aspiring writers with a particular emphasis on South Asian writers, as well as work to encourage literacy in the community. We hope to do this in many ways, including internships, scholarships and mentoring schemes.

Objects: To Advance Education For The Public Benefit Throughout England, Wales And India In Each Case In The Language, Literature And Culture Of South Asia In Particular, But Not Exclusively, By: A. Hosting Literary Events;b. Hosting/participating In Literary Festivals In Particular, But Not Exclusively, Those That Are Related To South Asian Communities;c. The Provision Of Workshops And Seminars;d. Translating Books;e. The Provision Of Grants To Individuals And Organisations And Funding Internships And Providing Scholarships;f. The Provision Of Mentoring For Aspiring Writers.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
India
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
April 1, 2025 £8,843 £9,721
April 1, 2024 £16,949 £8,056
April 1, 2023 £2,818 —

Trustees

Name Appointed
Viney Jung (Chair) March 3, 2022
Giatri Sohi March 3, 2022
Karam Chand Mohan March 3, 2022
Mona Arshi March 3, 2022
Professor PANKAJ SHARMA March 3, 2022
Sanam Kaur Jung Mehli March 3, 2022
Shabnam Batra March 3, 2022