# SIRI GURU NANAK DARBAR (SIKH TEMPLE)

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 289430
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 21, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=289430


## Contact

- **Address:** SIRI GURU NANAK DARBAR, GURU NANAK MARG, GRAVESEND
- **Postcode:** DA12 1AG
- **Phone:** 01474 350611
- **Email:** info@gurunanakdarbar.org
- **Website:** www.gurunanakdarbar.org



## Activities

**Objects:** FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE OBJECTS OF THE DARBAR SAHIB ARE: (1)  TO ADVANCE THE SIKH RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB BY CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:A.  TO MAINTAIN THE GURDWARA AND TO HOLD DAILY SERVICES ACCORDING TO THE SIKH REHAT MARYADA (CODE OF CONDUCT)B.  CELEBRATE GURPURABS (BIRTH ANNIVERSARIES OF GURUS AND MARTYRS AND SIKH HISTORICAL EVENTS)C.  TO ARRANGE AMRIT SANCHAR (KHALSA INITIATION CEREMONY)D.  TO ARRANGE MARRIAGE CEREMONIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIKH FAITH AND ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALESE.  TO ARRANGE OTHER CEREMONIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIKH FAITH, INCLUDING FINAL PRAYERS FOR FUNERALSF.  PROVIDE FACILITIES TO TEACH PUNJABI, GURBANI AND OTHER SIKH LITERATURE, AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR SUPPORTING THE WIDER EDUCATION OF ALL PERSONSG.  TO ORGANISE SIKHI CAMPS REGULARLYH.  TO ORGANISE LECTURES AND DISCUSSION FORUMS WITH DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS FOR INCREASING KNOWLEDGE OF THE SANGATI.  ENABLE OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO SUPPORT THE SANGAT THROUGH USE OF THE DARBAR SAHIB FACILITIES, INCLUDING FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE SANGATJ.  ENCOURAGE SIKHS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVE SPORTS BY PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE FACILITIES THROUGH GURU NANAK SPORTS CLUBK.  TO PROVIDE AID TO CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL, AND ENABLE THE SANGAT TO PERFORM SEWA FOR ALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIKH PRINCIPLE OF SARBAT DA BHALLAL.  TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY THROUGH DAY CARE AND OTHER FACILITIESM.  TO RAISE AWARENESS OF SIKHI THROUGH WELCOMING VISITS FROM SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SERVICES, BUSINESS, AND OTHER ORGANISATIONSN.  SUPPORT SANGAT PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL SIKH EVENTSO.  TO DEVELOP NEW SERVICES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE TRUSTEES AND THE SANGAT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE SIKH RELIGION. (2)  TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT.

**Activities:** To advance the Sikh religion among the residents of the area of benefit by providing and furnishing a place of worship. To arrange marriage ceremonies in accordance with Sikh faith and current laws of England &amp; Wales. To celebrate the historic days in the Sikh religion. To hold two main sporting events in the year.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** GRAVESEND AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST AND EAST OF ENGLAND REGIONS.
- Kent





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Inderpall Singh Sall** | Chair | Sept. 7, 2025 |
| Devinder Singh Boora |  | Oct. 30, 2017 |
| Manpreet Dhaliwal |  | Jan. 26, 2020 |
| Sohan Singh Bhatti |  | Oct. 30, 2013 |




