Our Evolution to Northwest London Sikhs
What began as a small group of Sikh families coming together in Harrow has grown into a thriving, inclusive community spanning a much wider area. To reflect this growth and our expanding membership, we are proud to announce our new name: North West London Sikhs.
Our journey began in 2012 as Sikh Network Harrow, creating a space for Sikh families to connect, celebrate religious festivals such as Bandi Chhor Divas /Diwali and Vaisakhi to serve the wider community. Over the years, we have forged strong partnerships with organizations such as Nishkam SWAT, Khalsa Aid, and the Grenfell Tower initiatives, demonstrating our deep commitment to Seva (selfless service). From feeding the homeless to providing disaster relief, our mission has always been to uplift those in need.
We have also collaborated with numerous vo to host our events, including the Teachers’ Centre (Harrow), Shree Swaminarayan Temple – Dharma Bhakti Manor (Stanmore), International Siddhashram Shakti Centre (Harrow Wealdstone), Byron Park, St Anne’s Shopping Centre, and the Zoroastrian Temple in Rayners Lane. The generosity of these institutions has enabled us to bring the community together for religious, cultural, and charitable initiatives.
Beyond Seva, we believe in empowering our community through civic engagement. We have actively organized hustings for Mayoral, General, and Local elections, providing a platform for political candidates to engage with the perspectives of the Sikh electorate. These events ensure that our community remains informed and actively participates in the democratic process, fulfilling our civic duty in alignment with the Sikh principle of Miri Piri—balancing spiritual wisdom with worldly responsibilities.
Since becoming Harrow Sikhs in 2017, we have continued to expand and evolve, strengthening our role as a committed and unifying force within the wider London Sikh community. Our Vaisakhi celebrations in the Harrow Council Chambers, held with the support of the Mayors of Harrow, have become a cherished tradition. We have also actively participated in Remembrance Day to honour the fallen including Sikh soldiers, engaged in interfaith dialogue through Harrow Interfaith, and worked closely with the Metropolitan Police Service Sikh Forum via Sikhs in England at Scotland Yard.
Beyond local initiatives, we have strengthened our connections with the wider Sikh community by supporting and engaging with other Sikh organisations at key events in places such as the Houses of Parliament, City Hall, and the Mayor of London’s Vaisakhi celebration in Trafalgar Square. Additionally, we have collaborated with Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha) London, furthering our commitment to unity and representation.
We are also proud to have supported the Mayor of Harrow’s initiatives, including The South Asian Heritage Festival, celebrating the rich cultural and historical contributions of our diverse community. Through these efforts, we continue to uphold the Sikh values of seva, equality, and collective progress.
Now, as North West London Sikhs, we embrace our broader community while staying true to the Sikh values of Seva, equality, and remembrance. We remain committed to uplifting, educating, and uniting Sikhs and the wider society through faith, service and celebration.
Aims of Our Organisation
- to promote Sikh faith and its values
- to encourage the development of a more (physical and mental) healthier lifestyle for youth, women, men and the elderly
- to promote projects that involve inter-generational communication and collaboration with youth, women, men and the elderly including environmental initiatives
- to promote discussion and campaign work about issues that affect the Sikh and wider community
- to develop cultural relationships with the wider community
- to hold events, training courses, workshops and conferences to deliver, inform and gain research based on culture, faith, education and enterprise
- to support and work collaboratively with other organisations and partnerships which include enterprises/businesses /charities / community groups/NGOs /self-help groups/educational institutions and statutory bodies to encourage and promote community cohesion and special development
- to apply and gain charitable status