A non-profit charity established in June 2016, fostering strong relationships, bonds, and harmony amongst our communities.
Charity registration number: 1180449
Welcome to United Hindu Cultural Association London
The United Hindu Cultural Association London (UHCAL) is a non-profit charity organization that was established in June 2016 (Charity registration number: 1180449. Website: https://www.uhcal.co.uk). Since its inception, our organization has been working tirelessly to foster strong relationships, bonds, and harmony amongst our communities.
Over the past seven years, we have provided aid and financial support to the deprived and elderly members of our community in the wake of natural disasters, as well as helped with funeral arrangements. We have also extended our charitable activities to help young people who are struggling financially to continue their education. We are truly committed to the betterment of our community and its members.
Our charity works exclusively towards promoting our rich cultural heritage and traditions to children and young adults in our community. We strive to create greater awareness amongst our new generation about the eternal true values and teachings of Sanatana Dharma by celebrating different religious events all year round, such as Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Lokenath Baba’s Tirodhan, Lord Krishna Janmashtami, Maha Shiva Ratri, and Nababarsha with colorful cultural activities, including dramas, songs, dance performances, recitations, and religious workshops. Our puja magazine Anandamoyee, first issued in 2016, is continued to be published every year during Durga Puja. All these activities help members of our community to develop a healthy identity and improve their integration with the larger community.
We would like to thank our supporters for their contributions towards our cause. Your donations have helped us to continue our work and support our community in need. We welcome you to join us in our efforts to make a difference in the lives of our community members.
Our aim is to advance the education of the general public in the teachings, culture, traditions, and practices of the Bengali community. We strive to increase the public's knowledge through cross-cultural experiences and opportunities that are enlightening and valuable. Additionally, we provide recreational facilities and activities in the interest of social welfare with the objective of improving the conditions of life for those in need, including the youth, elderly, infirm, disabled, those experiencing financial hardship, or other challenging social circumstances.
June 2016
UHCAL is founded
United Hindu Cultural Association London is established as a non-profit charity, working to foster strong relationships, bonds and harmony amongst our communities.
2016
First Durga Puja & Anandamoyee
Our first programme was, of course, to celebrate Durga Puja. The association’s first puja magazine, Anandamoyee, was published the same year.
Seven years of seva
Standing beside the community
Aid and financial support for the deprived and elderly in the wake of natural disasters, help with funeral arrangements, and support for young people struggling to continue their education.
All year round
A calendar of celebration
Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Lokenath Baba’s Tirodhan, Lord Krishna Janmashtami, Maha Shiva Ratri and Nababarsha — with dramas, songs, dance and recitations.
Today
Building our temple
Land has been acquired in East London. We are obtaining council permission, aiming to complete a two-floor temple with a basement — one of only a few Bengali temples in the UK.