Who are we?

Established in 1992, representing and supporting over 6000 Sikh Students at any given time, the British Organisation of Sikh Students (BOSS) is a volunteer led, national umbrella organisation that links with over 50 university and college Sikh Societies across the UK. BOSS strives to empower and encourage young Sikhs at a grassroots level to rediscover their roots and grow into socially and politically motivated social reformers.

What will your Dasvaand go towards?

To run BOSS for one academic years cost £17,500. We are looking to raise half of this amount and will endeavour to raise the rest through our personal dasvaand networks. The breakdown of annual costs for BOSS are as follows:

- Providing free packs for Freshers Fairs, including bags, bookmarks, postcards and posters. (£5000)

- Comprehensive portable exhibition, which are displayed across the UK at universities, private companies, public events, libraries, art galleries, interfaith events, Gurdwaras, melas and more. (£1500)

- National Training Day; providing free training for College and University Sikh students involved in activity at their place of study to prepare and support them for the year ahead. (£2500)

- Regional Training Days which allows universities to meet with other uni's in their region and discuss upcoming events/ collaboration events and internships costs supporting students who wish to gain experience. (£1600)

- Supporting over 20 universities with their Langar on Campus events. (£3000)

- Events across the UK including National Sikhi Week, National student paintballing, interfaith events and stalls and exhibitions at Melas and Sikh events (£1500)

- BOSS Cookbook and other student led projects (£2000)

- Providing consultation and logistics for universities. Liaising with government and non-government organisations. Website and other administrative costs (£400)

Further information:

BOSS Website

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