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History
Since the formation of SKLPC(UK), 0n 4th Feb. 1972, this community organisation has 3,700 family members, 14 sub committees and 24 affiliated organisations in the UK.

All the activities organised throughout the year are focused on the fulfilment of SKLPC (UK) Mission Statement:
To enhance the quality of life through education, cultural, social and sports activities and instil values that will benefit society.

As part of the organised activities, SKLPC (UK) prides itself in working in partnership with UK and international organizations, Large & Small companies, Local and national government bodies and emergency services to create community cohesion, community empowerment and capacity building.

Vision

• Continue building on the success of the present activities by appropriate investments & key partnerships

• Continue investment in the Hendon & Northolt facilities to encourage better utilisation by the community.

• Design & build a facility with a Multipurpose hall with a capacity for 1,500 people that can accommodate functions for our largest affiliated organisations, Navratri festival and other indoor sports activities.

• Strengthen the existing partnerships with the UK and international organizations, Large & Small companies, Local and national government bodies and emergency services

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 A summary of the objects

• The advancement of Hindu religion, tradition and culture in particular among the Hindu community in the United Kingdom usually referred to as the SKLPC (UK) or Samaj UK which originates from the Kutch Gujarat State in India;
• The relief of poverty, sickness and distress among the SKLPC
• The advancement of education among children and adults of the SKLPC
• The provision of assistance in providing facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation and in particular of the SKLPC who have a need for such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty and economic circumstances in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Aim

• The aim is to bring all the members of the Hindu Community together in a humble and peaceful environment so as to promote the values of co-existence without the need for total integration or assimilation and to have respect for Hindu heritage.

• The aims of the charity are reflected in its Mission Statement as being "To enhance the quality of life through education, cultural, social and sports events and instil values that will benefit society".

 Charitable activities undertaken by SKLPC

• Saturday School - The School is run every Saturday during term times at Claremont High School in Kenton, Middlesex.

• Gujarati is taught up to GCSE level
• Other activities include tuition classes for English, and Maths.
• Culture is promoted by teaching Harmonium, Folk dances and Bollywood dancing.
• Saturday School holds a Diwali party every year and all the children studying at the school and their parents are invited.

• Navratri Festival -Over 2,000 members take part in Navratri (religious) celebrations each year. This event is very popular with young members of SKLPC and is held over 13 nights.
• Annual Function - SKLPC Annual Mela is usually held over one day. The function is held in order to unite the Hindu community and in particular the SKLPC in order to further the charities means and objectives.  Various local dignitaries including MP's and VIP's are invited to attend. Attendance of 4,000-5000
• Diwali Fireworks - Free Event - SKLPC celebrate Diwali with a professional fireworks display, a cultural stage programmes and rangoli display. Attendance of 2,000+
• Holi Dhamaka - Free Event - SKLPC celebrates Holi in grand style at the Northolt centre. Various MPs & VIP's joined us in celebrating this colour throwing event which is highly regarded in the Hindu calendar. Attendance of 2,000+ joined in to this celebration.
• Cricket Club - The club runs during the whole year and is held at the SKLPC grounds during the summer. The club has raised its profile significantly over the years and is now one of the most well known clubs in the area with players of a high quality.
• Centre Management - This sub-committee is responsible for the management and running of the SKLPC main Northolt Centre and the smaller Hendon Hall. They are responsible for the maintenance and repair works for both the centres and also for managing the hiring of the premises for community events.
• Saaheli - This all ladies group arranges 3-4 events a year and is becoming popular by the year. The group arranged various workshops, trips, music events and a very successful dinner & dance entertainment for ladies only.

Other Sub-Committees

• FT Magazine (Part of Annual Mela)
• Masti Music Group (Part of Saturday School)
• Health & Safety
• Security
• SEN
• Internal PR & Marketing
• External PR & Internet
• Volunteer Care
• Tree Plantation
  
• Football
• Netball