🎉 AUCTION WON A Historic Moment! | Help us complete the funding

🎉 AUCTION WON
A Historic Movement!

We have successfully won the auction for our future Hindu Community Centre & Mandir in Sutton, London

Help us complete the funding and make this dream a reality

£750,000
Fundraising Target
90% Target Achieved
Support Now to Complete This Hindu Dream

How to Support

Two ways to contribute to this historic cause

💛

Donation

  • £500 or more per family
  • Individuals: Eligible for Gift Aid (adds £250 for every £1000 donated)
  • Businesses: Donation deductible against Corporation Tax

✔ All patrons with donations £500+ can have their family names engraved in the Mandir - Community Centre

🤝

Interest-Free Loan (Pledge)

A pledged amount is a promise to provide an interest-free loan, but only if the bid succeeds.

  • £5,000 or more (Individual or Business)
  • 0% interest | Term: 6-8 years
  • Full amount returned in due course
  • Covered by formal legal loan agreement
  • Supports purchase of physical property held by the Charity

✔ All patrons with loans £5000+ can have their family names engraved in the Mandir - Community Centre

The Property

Our future Hindu Community Centre & Mandir near Carshalton Beeches station

Namaste - The minutes of the last Annual General Meeting conducted on 10th January 2026 have been emailed to SHCS members. If you haven't received the email, please email us at info@suttonmandir.org.uk.

What Has Been Achieved

  1. SHCS is a Registered Charity for the past 5 years to focus on building a Mandir - Community Centre in Sutton (Charity No. 1197115)
  2. Auction Won! We have successfully secured the religious property near Carshalton Beeches station

What Needs to Be Achieved

Complete the Funding

Now that we have won the auction, we need to complete the funding through donations and interest-free loans (large and small) to finalise the purchase and begin development of the Mandir - Community Centre.

If you have not yet pledged, we invite you to come forward and donate. If you have already pledged, please consider increasing your contribution if you are able.

Key Points

🎉 Status

Auction Won!

💰 Fundraising Target

£750,000

90% Target Achieved

Support Now to Complete This Hindu Dream

📍 Location

Near Carshalton Beeches station

💼 Seeking

Donations and interest-free loans

Mandir - Community Centre Plan - No Primary Deity

Hindu Sanatan Mandir - Community Centre

With grace of the Almighty, we expect to have the following deities in the temple to begin with:

Ram Darbar
Shivalay
Hanuman ji
Ganapati
Radha Krishna
Vitthal Rukmini
Balaji
Sharda Mata / Saraswati
Durga Mata
Murugan

"One who builds, supports, or even conceives the building of a temple of Ishwar is blessed with prosperity in this life and Moksha thereafter."

- The Hindu Mahapuranas

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHCS a registered charity?

Yes. SHCS is a UK Registered Charity (No. 1197115).

What tax benefit do individual donors get?

Donations may be eligible for Gift Aid, allowing the charity to reclaim tax on qualifying donations. Higher rate taxpayers can claim back 20-25% via Self Assessment.

What about business donations?

Limited companies may deduct charitable donations from taxable profits for Corporation Tax purposes, subject to HMRC guidelines.

What is an interest-free loan?

A refundable loan given to the charity to help purchase the property. No interest is paid. Governed by formal legal agreement.

When will loans be repaid?

Current target repayment period is 6-8 years, subject to charity's financial position and available funds from donations and Mandir - Community Centre income.

What if the purchase doesn't proceed?

Donations: Will remain part of SHCS's charitable funds for future Mandir - Community Centre opportunity. Pledges: Will not be requested and may be withdrawn.

Ready to Make History?

Make Donation to Charity Account:

Account Name: SANATAN HINDU CULTURAL SOCIETY

Account Type: Business (Charity Account)

Sort Code: 60-06-14

Account Number: 38162466

Or Make a Pledge:

Complete Pledge Form

Contact Info:

info@suttonmandir.org.uk

07701 060263 | 07894 036305 | 07576 444493 | 07908 271587 | 07436 171619

Disclaimer: This appeal is issued on behalf of Sanatan Hindu Cultural Society (SHCS). All funds raised form part of the charity's general funds and will be applied by the Trustees in furtherance of the charity's objects. Any property purchase is subject to funds being secured and successful completion of the bidding and legal process. If this particular purchase does not proceed, funds raised will be applied towards a future opportunity supporting the charity's objectives. Interest-free loans are subject to separate formal legal agreements approved by the Trustees.

**While we are very optimistic and excited about this opportunity to build the temple, in the event that we are not successful in this attempt, your donation will be used towards the next opportunity to build this Mandir - Community Centre.

Planning Use Clarification: The property was advertised by Savills as Class F1 (place of worship). During due diligence, planning classification records were reviewed and clarification was sought based on Sutton Council stating is as class F2. (possibly F1 - dependant). The vendors Planner, through Savills, re-asserted over email the property's F1 status and confirmed that it has been used as a church for many years. The F1 classification was also displayed during the online auction process. Following this clarification, the trustees resolved to proceed with the purchase. If required, and subject to proper process and any necessary approvals, the trustees intend to pursue appropriate planning permissions or variations in due course to regularise a mixed F1/F2 use consistent with the charity's objectives and long-term vision for the Mandir – Community Centre.