Chashma Sahib Limited
Charity 1211945
Overview
Summary
Chashma Sahib Limited appears to combine a Sikh faith-centred community presence with practical welfare support. Its formal purpose anchors it in worship, religious learning and seva-based outreach in Smethwick and the surrounding area, while its reported activities extend this ethic through free meals, support for underprivileged people and educational initiatives. The available evidence suggests that the organisation’s religious space may function as a platform for both cultural continuity and inclusive local support, although its scale, partnerships and delivery model remain unclear.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Disability
- General Charitable Purposes
- Recreation
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People With Disabilities
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Seva appears to connect faith practice and practical support
The organisation appears to treat community support as an expression of Sikh religious purpose rather than as a separate welfare programme. Free meals and support for underprivileged people may therefore be embedded within its faith-based outreach model.
Why it matters
This helps explain how religious activity and social provision coexist: the organisation may be a bridge between Sikh community life and wider local need.
Show evidence
“The objects include outreach work in the community consistent with the principle of seva.”
Source:Charity Commission“Our charity serves the community by providing free meals to those in need.”
Source:Organisation
The place of worship may operate as shared civic infrastructure
By providing a place of worship alongside services, information and activities for several age and need groups, the organisation may use its premises as more than a religious venue.
Why it matters
This suggests the organisation could be an important local access point for connection, support and Sikh cultural learning, particularly where trusted community spaces matter.
Show evidence
“The objects include the provision of a place of worship, prayer meetings, lectures, religious education and public celebration of religious festivals.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity helps children or young people, elderly or old people, people with disabilities and the general public.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity provides buildings, facilities or open space; services; and advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its stated audience is broader than a narrowly congregational role
Although its objects focus on advancing Sikhism in Smethwick and nearby areas, the organisation presents its meals and support as available to people in need and identifies the general public among those it helps.
Why it matters
This may indicate an outward-facing role that can create relationships beyond the Sikh congregation, while religious education preserves a distinct cultural and faith purpose.
Show evidence
“The objects are to advance the Sikh religion in Smethwick, West Midlands and the surrounding area for the benefit of the public.”
Source:Charity Commission“Our charity serves the community by providing free meals to those in need.”
Source:Organisation“The charity helps the general public or mankind.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether meals, education and advice are delivered from the worship site, through partners or by volunteers.
- Which communities use its support, and whether services are open without religious affiliation.
- The scale, frequency and outcomes of its welfare, educational and disability-related work.
Remaining uncertainties
- Service information showing locations, schedules, eligibility, numbers reached and referral routes.
- Annual reports or accounts describing staffing, volunteers, funding and partnerships.
- Evidence from service users or local partners about the organisation’s role in Smethwick.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Our charity serves the community by providing free meals to those in need and organizing Sikh religious activities that promote spiritual growth and cultural awareness. We also support various initiatives aimed at uplifting the underprivileged, including educational programs. Through our efforts, we foster unity and compassion, ensuring everyone has access to essential resource.
Charity objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (‘OBJECTS’) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: TO ADVANCE THE SIKH RELIGION IN SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A PLACE OF WORSHIP, AND THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS AND THE CARRYING OUT OF OUTREACH WORK IN THE COMMUNITY CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLE OF SEVA, AND ENABLING THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT SIKHISM.