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Faith Body

Nishkam Schools Multi-Academy Trust was founded with the support of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ). GNNSJ is a multi-faceted, Faith Based Organisation practising and propagating the Sikh Dharam (faith) in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539). This is implemented through GNNSJ’s 5 centres for excellence in Handsworth, Birmingham.

 

1. Gurudwara

The spiritual engine which drives, fuels and navigates GNNSJ’s wider endeavours locally, nationally and internationally in the pursuit of ‘Sarbat Da Bhalla – for the wellbeing of all humanity’. It has been involved in selfless intrafaith work in Kenya and India informally since 1950, and formally in the UK since 1978 as a registered Charity. 

 

2. Nishkam Community Co-operative

Marg Sat Santokh Manufacturers Ltd. This translates to the ‘path of Truth and Contentment’. It was set up in 1979 as a builder’s merchant and specialist http://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/antibiotics/ timber manufacturer and joiner. It upholds the philosophy that ‘work is worship’ and that profit is not the only motive in sustainable economic development. Has recently diversified into e-commerce and forklift training.

 

3. Nishkam Civic Association

Established in 2006, the Nishkam Centre aims to serve and uplift society by delivering innovative education, training, health screening, well-being, art and heritage programmes; promoting intrafaith, interfaith, intercultural and intercommunity dialogue; and championing social justice and inclusion. (LINK)

 

4. Nishkam Schools Multi-Academy Trust

The Trust operates Nishkam Nursery which opened in 2009 and currently looks after over 60 children. On 5th September 2011 the Trust opened the first multi-faith Sikh ethos school in the Midlands, Nishkam Primary School.

 

5. Nishkam Social Care

Whilst still a project in planning and conception, GNNSJ remains committed to youth and elderly care. Inter-generational participation has continued in every sphere of GNNSJ’s activities since its inception.

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