Sutton Mandir – Community Centre Appeal

Namaste 🙏

We have done it. Sutton Hindu Cultural Society has successfully secured the winning auction bid for a permanent Mandir – Community Centre property near Carshalton Station.

Winning bid: £719,000

Now we must come together to complete this historic step. Through this JustGiving appeal, we are aiming to raise £100,000. This appeal supports the overall acquisition and associated completion costs of the Mandir – Community Centre project.

The final bid was higher than originally anticipated, and every contribution will help secure this Mandir for present and future generations.

For years, our community has gathered in temporary spaces. This is our opportunity to create a permanent spiritual home in Sutton. Every donation — large or small — makes a meaningful difference.

This is more than a building. It is faith. It is culture. It is legacy.

If you are able to support, now is the moment.

🙏 With unity, gratitude and hope for generations to come.

🕉️Sutton Hindu Cultural Society (Registered UK Charity No. 1197115)

Disclaimers:

1) 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. The sellers, through Savills, formally re-asserted 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.

2) 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 legal process. If this particular purchase does not proceed for any legal or financial or other reason, funds raised will be applied towards a future opportunity supporting the charity's objectives.