Local action challenges global leaders to address causes of poverty
Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ), a multi-faceted Sikh faith organisation has joined religious leaders from across the G8 countries, to call for their Heads of Government to honor commitments in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The international campaign to call for Government action involves over 60 esteemed religious leaders from across the globe, […]
Birmingham takes a front seat at the inauguration of Pope Francis
Birmingham was honored to have a front row seat at Pope Francis’ inauguration ceremony with Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh, Chairman of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ) and Nishkam Civic Association witnessing the grand ceremony. Tens of thousands turned out in St Peter’s Square to create a sea of flags and banners for the new […]
Handsworth’s ‘Walk of Witness 2013’ – Bringing together communities
Twelve churches came together to walk the length of the famous Soho Road, to celebrate and share a historic moment. The Good Friday walk saw communities walking side by side and then culminating in an uplifting faith inspired service held near the Soho Road Gurudwara. The event was a national observance and celebration of the […]
All Party Parliamentary Group visit Birmingham to witness ‘faith in action’
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Faith and Society, chaired by Stephen Timms MP, including Jim Dobbin MP, Sir Peter Bottomley MP, Baroness Kathleen Richardson and Lord Sheikh visited Birmingham to explore how faith based initiatives are promoting wellbeing and providing services in the City. The delegation visited local faith centres including Birmingham Central […]
Community says “No to Race and Hate Crime”
Leading experts from around the UK converged at the Nishkam Centre, at the end of October, to share their understanding of and efforts towards dealing with Race and Hate crimes. Addressing the Coalition Government’s “Challenge it, Report it, Stop it” action plan, the conference shed light on many underlying factors that needed to be considered. […]
Driving for Charity
The challenge was to drive 2,500 miles, taking 12 days to complete and to engage as many people as possible. The main beneficiaries were the Anthony Nolan, the Stroke Association and the Rik Basra Campaign. The purpose was to raise funds and more importantly to raise awareness of some life-changing and life-saving facts. The Nishkam […]
Statement from the Nishkam Civic Association – Wisconsin Gurdwara shooting
Wisconsin Gurdwara shooting – our thoughts and prayers Two weeks ago we saw a tragic chapter unfold in the USA when, in Oak Creek Gurdwara, Wisconsin, an armed assailant opened fire on Sikh worshippers. This marked a low in community relations and cohesion; something many of us never want to see again. As Sikhs, like […]
Statement from Birmingham Faith Leaders to the Sikh Community
The following statement has been agreed by the non-Sikh members of the Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group as their message of condolence to Sikh brothers and sisters who have been affected by the recent shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. To view, please click here
Birmingham Faith Leaders amongst hundreds welcoming HM The Queen
On Thursday 12th July 2012, Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh, Chairman of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha and Nishkam Civic Association was honoured to be part of the many hundreds of people who welcomed HM The Queen to Birmingham. As a member of the Birmingham Faith Leaders Group, Bhai Sahib attended the open-air reception to […]
Handsworth community celebrates as one family
Hundreds of community members from across Handsworth and the surrounding areas joined together to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, a Year of Service and the shaheedi (sacrifice) of the Guru Arjan Dev Ji – the 5th Guru of the Sikhs. Event partners included Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ), Birmingham Faith Leaders, Birmingham […]
Nishkam Centre mentioned in House of Lords
debate took place yesterday in House of Lords on the role of faith communities in the UK. Initiated by the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks, many different aspects of the role of faith communities in British society was debated, including the significance of A Year of Service. See below for what Baroness Hanham had to say […]
Indian classical music concert receives an overwhelming response
The Nishkam Raag Darbar Annual Concert which presented a rich repertoire of rare and beautiful Indian classical music, raised over £500 to benefit the Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute (NSPSI) in Kenya, Africa through an overwhelming response from musicians and music lovers from across the country. The Nishkam Raag Darbar series is in its third […]
Ten years on – European Funding and community spirit still having an impact
The Nishkam Centre welcomed Communities Minister, Baroness Hanham to see first-hand a project that benefited from European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) money to support small and medium enterprises, regenerate the local community and create jobs. On a tour of the Nishkam Centre, Baroness Hanham met residents, entrepreneurs and businesses who have benefited from the multi-purpose […]
Queen defends the free practice of all faiths on her first public Diamond Jubilee engagement
The first major public occasion of HER MAJESTY the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was an occasion celebrating the contribution of faith to our society, encouraging active co-operation for the common good by all faiths and none. Building on the momentum of the UN’s declared annual World Interfaith week (1st–7th February), Her Majesty the Queen attended the […]
Communities Unite at the Nishkam Centre to Change the Odds
Large crowds from diverse communities gathered at the Nishkam Centre to help respond to the shortage of Asian blood stem cells donors for people who desperately need lifesaving transplants. The 325 sign up was the sixth highest achievement to date for such an event for the appeal demonstrating the overwhelming support and community spirit. The […]
Aston Villa FBC Celebrates with the Nishkam Centre
Aston Villa football club celebrated being awarded the Advanced Level of the Equality Standard by Kick It Out at Birmingham’s Nishkam Centre as part of their proactive, conscientious effort to engage with all groups and communities across the city of Birmingham and spread the message that Aston Villa is a place for everyone. The tremendous […]
