Who We Are

We are a registered charity whose purpose is:

To advance the needs of the Sikh Community in Crawley.

To promote Sikh Culture, religious teachings and values which will form a firm foundation for today’s young Sikhs.

To hold congregations to celebrate the Sikh faith and assist our younger generation to learn about Sikh faith, values and culture.

To provide facilities for the elderly and the young in the community.

To get to know our neighbours better, share common values of peace & tolerance, appreciation of different faiths & cultures.

To promote good citizenship in a multiracial society and co-operate with other organisations established for the attainment of this objective.

To network with other Ethnic and mainstream voluntary organisations in the South East Region.

Our association is run by a Management Committee who are elected annually by the members of the charity.

Our Project and Needs

This is to build a multi-purpose Gurdwara & Community Centre. We do not have any permanent place of our own to function as a community.

e.g. Various activities including monthly Diwans are held at St. Leonards Church Hall in Langley Green, Crawley.

Festivals are held at the Civic Hall or Maidenbower Community Centre in Crawley.

Therefore the needs of our growing community for a permanent place of their own are far from being met.

There is an urgent need to serve the Sikh Community in Crawley & surrounding areas. There are around 1400 Sikh Families living in and around Crawley, Surrey, Mid-Sussex areas.

The Gurdwara will also encompass strong sense of family values, joint family and community spirit & citizenship.

The Gurdwara with its cultural Centre will function

Under an Equal Opportunity Policy, aiming to provide facilities for all members of the community, such as:-

Cultural and Religious Activities
Celebration of all Sikh festivals ( The above 2 will be the central role of the Gurdwara). The community & cultural centre part will provide:

Day care centre for elderly
Childcare (Creche)
Accessibility to local residents.

Sport and Recreation
Badminton, Table Tennis, Snooker & Gym facilities
Hire of hall & meeting rooms to local residents, groups, associations etc.

Educational Activities
Mother and Toddlers club
Language & cultural classes
Health & Welfare classes.
Vocal & Music classes.

Library & IT facilities

The Location

Crawley Borough Council having recognised the growing needs of our community agreed to sell land at Overdene Drive, Ifield, RH11 8EA in Crawley for our project.

Planning permission for our project was granted in May 2008 for a place of worship & multipurpose community centre.

This unique site comprises 1.8 acres of land lying between the A23 to the East, the Mid Sussex railway to the South, Overdene Drive to the West and playing fields of the Ifield Campus to the North. There will be car parking for over 90 cars & coaches.

There will be provision for disabled facilities which will provide easy access for wheelchairs.

Your support will make a

difference.

We want to provide modern facilities which are lacking in the community.

Our Gurdwara is essential to provide for the aspiration and growing needs of the Sikh Community in Crawley.

We need your help to fund the construction of this unique centre. We want to leave a legacy for our younger generation & at the same time serve the needs of elderly in our community. You will become proud stakeholders in this project.

This is a community project. Many people will find that it is a very satisfying way of involving themselves in something which will provide facilities for all in the community.

How can you help

Send donations directly to the Sikh Community Centre Crawley (SCCC) at the registered address, or click on the donate image for instructions on how to make a secure donation online

Encourage others to contribute.

Take up standing order for regular monthly contribution no matter how small.

Contact us to become a volunteer and offer us your skills and expertise