Registered Charity 1052402
Sant Bani (UK) was set up at Sant Ajaib Singh Ji’s particular request, and registered with the Charity Commission as a British registered charity (number 1052402) in January 1996. The main reason for Sant Ji’s request was to ensure the proper and legal functioning of a fund formed and maintained with voluntary contributions from the UK Sangat.
Objectives
The following objectives for Sant Bani (UK) were approved by Sant Ji and agreed with the Charity Commission. The purposes of the trust are:-
1. The advancement of religion in accordance with the teachings of the Great Master Kirpal Singh.
2. To provide facilities for the followers of the religion of "Sant Mat"
(The word religion is used because the Charity Commission classifies charities into various groups and Sant Mat is classified under education and religion)
Other important purposes
Sant Bani (UK) also has other important purposes which have developed over the years based mainly on:- promoting co-operation between Satsangis.
• promoting the sharing of seva, especially when Master visits the UK.
• holding meditation retreats.
• providing a library of DVD’s and books for individual and Satsang use and providing a library of back numbers of Sant Bani magazine.
The Trustees
- James Barnor (honorary - retired)
- Sohan Jhaj
- Daniel Kitcher
- Howard Chung-Yap
- Christine Gibson (Secretary)
- Leslie Gibson (Treasurer)
- Yanet Rocio Calvi (Assistant Treasurer)
- Sanjit Sil
- Satya Agnihotri
- Kanta Agnihotri
Meetings of the Trust
Usually the Trustees meet every four months. All members of the UK Sangat are invited to contribute to the meeting’s forthcoming agenda by contacting any Trustee. Any member of the Sangat who wishes to discuss a particular issue with the Trustees may attend a Trustees’ meeting by prior arrangement. The minutes of all Trustees’ meetings are available to any member of the UK Sangat by prior arrangement.
Governance and Sant Bani (UK)
The Trust operates within a framework of strict legal rules and criteria for best practice as laid down by the Charity Commission and by Master's instructions.
Would you like to apply to become a trustee?
Any UK Satsangi can apply to become a trustee.
Step 1: Ask an existing trustee to sponsor you.
Step 2: Complete a form and hand it to your sponsoring trustee.
Step 3: The trust will review your application and make a decision.
The application form contains several pages of background information, instructions and the form itself. Please don't be intimidated by the document. The form itself is quite simple. The rest of the document is necessary background information and if you are unsure please talk with your sponsoring trustee about it.
An application form is available. Please ask your sponsoring trustee for a copy.
Once accepted a trustee serves until they resign. The trustees elect the chair, secretary and treasurer in accordance with the Charity Commission rules.