About or Organisation

Supreme Sikh Council (UK) is primarily a representative organisation, the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom.

As an umbrella body working with key stakeholders and the Sikh Community, we are recognised as the national advocate for British Sikhs, across the UK and as far as India.

Vision

Supreme Sikh Council (UK) works for a society in which Sikhs may contribute in all fields and at all levels, whilst being free to practice their faith and maintain their identity. This concept is known by Sikhs as Sarbat Da Bhalla (‘may everyone prosper’).

Vision

  • Representing Sikhs and their views to local, regional, national and international bodies
  • Providing collective leadership to a very diverse community
  • Seeking to unite Sikhs in a pursuit of personal, social, spiritual and economic wellbeing

Values

  • Religious Freedom – Respecting religious freedom of all and embracing diversity in an equal and inclusive manner
  • Personal Excellence – Promoting personal excellence in spiritual and worldly values, through the Sikh concept of Miri Piri
  • Promoting Unity – Promoting decision-making cooperation, consensus and unity, through the Sikh concept of Sarbat Khalsa
  • Democratic Representation – Embracing skills that are transparent, accountable, and professional

Community Cases

In addition to its strategic work, Supreme Sikh Council (UK) consults about key issues at a grassroots level, through our growing inclusive membership. Casework has been based on a growing trust where individuals or organisations make referrals, knowing every effort will be made to assist, particularly in difficulties around Sikh identity.

History

Supreme Sikh Council (UK) has made significant strides to have the international status it has today.

Our organisation has a firmly established profile as the recognised representative body of Sikhs in Britain. This has led to regular contact from various organisations, agencies and the media for comment, advice, and participation in current issues.

Internationally, we have:

  • been appointed by Sri Akal Takhat Sahib at Harminder Sahib (The Golden Temple), to lead the investigation of reported UK/European matters, in a historically unprecedented move.
  • built links with other Sikh institutes in India, including: Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandakh Committee, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Khalsa College Amritsar, Dam Dami Taksal, Shiromani Akal Dal.
  • developed contacts with key institutes and individuals on the Indian Sub-Continent in addressing relevant issues.
  • made links and corresponding with other Governments or Governmental bodies in: Austria, Belgium, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kuwait, Uganda, France, Brussels (EU), and Italy to name a few.

Nationally, we have:

  • established relations with the senior officers and politicians within Government departments, in influencing change where it matters.
  • been referred by name in the House of Lords and the House of Commons, particularly during its lead in campaigns that affect the Sikh Community.
  • established regular communications and face-to-face liaisons with Ministers and Civil Servants on a range of issues.
  • played a key role in the National Sikh Awareness and History Month Early Day Motion in Parliament.
  • built networks with other communities and councils, such as The Board of Deputies of British Jews and CIT (full name).

Supreme Sikh Council Timeline

2024

Supreme Sikh Council (UK) becomes registered charity.

2020

Supreme Sikh Council (UK) launched. Gains over 200 membership organisations.

2018

Group disbanded, allowing a new path to be taken

2010

Launch of Sikh Council UK, our original name

2008

A small group of individuals gain the support for a Council of established organisations.

Ordainment

Supreme Sikh Council (UK) has been appointed by Sri Akal Takhat Sahib at Harminder Sahib (The Golden Temple), in a historically unprecedented move.

 

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Supreme Sikh Council UK is the country’s foremost strategic body for Sikhs. We work to lead national representation, advise on Sikh faith matters, and support our community.