On 24 May 2025, twenty-five dedicated Sangat gathered for our Annual General Meeting, a show of shared commitment and unanimous support for two pivotal resolutions.

Resolutions Passed

1. Charitable Status Upgrade
   • Transition Basingstoke Sikh Society into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
   • Activate Gift Aid, transfer assets, and pave the way to build Sri Guru Singh Sabha Basingstoke
2. Strengthened Governance Team
   • Executive Trustees (full accountability for BSS operations)
     – Ajit Saluja (Chair) | Kully Kalsi (Deputy Chair)
     – Davinder Singh (Secretary) | Gurmeet Brar (Deputy Secretary)
     – Gurdip Singh Atwal (Treasurer) | Sukhpal Singh (Deputy Treasurer)
   • Strategic Trustees (vision oversight) – Kuldip Sangha | Madhu Panue | Shirley Leader
   • Operating Committee (day-to-day excellence)
     – Sarab Kaur Bhogal (Langar)
     – Jagdeep Kaur (Community) | Binder Kaur Sangha (Events)
     – Simran Atwal (Communications) | Ranjit Boghal (Technology)

Next Steps

• Kick off the CIO registration process
• Draft our clear 10-year strategy and operational plan
• Launch a dynamic fundraising campaign
• Open a dedicated bank account for the new charity
• Develop robust policies to guide our growth

Your continued seva and enthusiasm will fuel this new chapter. Watch this space for regular progress updates and please reach out with ideas, questions or offers of support.

Together, we’re building more than bricks and mortar; we’re creating a legacy for generations to come.