March 10, 1980 - Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha

350th Shaheedi Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

To commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, GNNSJ arranged a number of smagams and

Welcoming Faith Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh MP

The Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ) and Nishkam campus on Soho Road, welcomed Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of

2025 King’s Award awarded to Nishkam Healthcare Trust

Nishkam Healthcare Trust (NHT), based at 21-23 Soho Road, Handsworth, is a beacon of compassion and community services. It has

World Public Recognition Award “For Service to Humanity”

The Assembly opened on September 19 with a cultural program, during which Bhai Sahib Ji joined global delegates on a

President Hichilema Hails GNNSJ and Welcomes Bhai Sahib in Zambia

On 20 August 2025, Bhai Sahib (Prof.) Mohinder Singh Ji OBE KSG MGH, Chairman of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha

Honouring 30 years of selfless service

Bhai Sahib, Professor Mohinder Singh, spiritual leader of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha and chairman of the Nishkam Group of

First Ever Amrit Sanchar in Dubai

A spiritually uplifting and historic event took place at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar in Dubai, where the Sikh sangat gathered

GNNSJ’s Golden Jubilee – 50 years of service and prayer

Fifty years ago, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ) was established in Birmingham amongst recent Sikh migrants hailing from India

Start of Life Care Symposium

Nishkam Healthcare Trust and Nishkam Civic Association were delighted to host a symposium on Start of Life Care. A key

GNNSJ serves langar at the Parliament of World Religions, Chicago

GNNSJ attended Chicago’s Parliament of World Religions with over a hundred volunteers from the UK, United States, India and Africa

Bhai Sahib, Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji’s inaugural professorship lecture

Bhai Sahib, Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji, delivered an inaugural lecture at the University of Birmingham about his life and service

Community Cohesion Day in honour of the King’s Coronation

Birmingham’s Handsworth neighbourhood came alive on May 7th, 2023, as residents, community members, and council and faith leaders from all

UK Peace Charter for Forgiveness and Reconciliation launch

Developed over a decade through international dialogue and consultation, the Peace Charter for Forgiveness & Reconciliation was officially launched at

Jewels for Sikh Wisdom Book commissioned by GNNSJ

Jewels from Sikh Wisdom – A Journey of Discovery is a new, beautifully illustrated educational resource, conceived by Harinder Singh,

Queen’s Baton Relay & Commonwealth Games participation by GNNSJ

300 people joined together on 28th July 2022 to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay as it travelled through the Nishkam

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee celebrations at GNNSJ Birmingham

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend saw the launch of an innovative, exciting and ground-breaking initiative. To mark the once in

Supporting the community with the Nishkam COVID-19 Vaccination Centre

In January 2020, over two years ago, a life-changing virus began spreading across the world, and humanity found itself in

COVID-19 outreach support delivered by the Nishkam Group of Organisations

GNNSJ and the Nishkam Group of Organisations created a system to support the elderly volunteers whilst they were isolating at

550th birth anniversary pilgrimage to Pakistan and India

In celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th birth anniversary, a group of over 600 members of GNNSJ’s congregation travelled

Religions for Peace International adopts the Peace Charter

The Peace Charter for Forgiveness and Reconciliation was adopted by the 10th World Assembly of Religions for Peace (RfP). The

550th birth anniversary celebrations held at the University of Birmingham

From Wednesday August 7th until Sunday August 11th, the University of Birmingham hosted an international celebration to commemorate the life,

40th anniversary of GNNSJ Birmingham Gurudwara 18-20 Soho Road

An akhand paath took place in the new langar hall, commemorating both the completion of the Gurudwara extension, and the

Bank of England representatives visit GNNSJ

Andrew Haidon, the Chief Economist at the Bank of England & Executive Director of Monetary Analysis and Statistics, visited GNNSJ

Peace Charter presented to His Holiness Pope Francis for his blessings

Bhai Sahib Ji travelled to the Vatican to gain the support and blessings of His Holiness Pope Francis for the

Prime Minister Theresa May visited Nishkam Primary School, Birmingham

Theresa May, Prime Minister of the UK visited Nishkam Primary School (an Ofsted Outstanding School) to learn more about the

Zero Hunger with Nishkam Langar project launched

Zero Hunger with Nishkam Langar has a mission to alleviate suffering caused by hunger around the world by borrowing on

Bhai Sahib Ji addresses the gathering at the United Nations

At the invitation of H. E. Mr Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly, Bhai Sahib Ji attended the

Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji awarded an OBE

Bhai Sahib Ji received an OBE (Officer of British Empire) from the HRH, the former Prince of Wales in recognition

Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group attend a pilgrimage to Amritsar hosted by GNNSJ

A delegation representing major faiths in the city of Birmingham landed on the sacred soil of Amritsar for an interfaith

First Symposium for the Charter for Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Leading thinkers and activists from many peacemaking and reconciliation organisations gathered for a Symposium at the Nishkam Centre. Cosponsored by

Nishkam High School opened with the aid of a 60-day intense renovation project

GNNSJ conducted a 60-day renovation involving a large volunteer workforce, in order to convert a warehouse into a functioning school.

Papal Knighthood bestowed upon Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji

Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji was created a knight by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI in recognition of

Nishkam School Trust was established and Nishkam Primary School Birmingham opened

Following the introduction of the Free Schools Act, GNNSJ were able to open the Nishkam Primary School at 3-11 Soho

Sangat Television began broadcasting across UK and Europe

Sangat TV is the media arm of the Sangat Trust. It is viewable for free on various broadcast channel. GNNSJ

Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ji is officially awarded the Bhai Sahib title

Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji, Chair and spiritual leader of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (Birmingham) UK, is awarded the honourable

Sikh Guru Express travels across Kenya on the original Kenyan railways

The Sikh Guru Express was a special train, prepared for the travel of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The train

Nishkam Nursery opens at 1 Soho Road, Birmingham, UK

Nishkam Nursery, a private sikh-ethos, values-led, multi-faith nursery. Integrated into the nursery ethos was a new framework of 24 spiritual

Official opening of the Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute in Kericho, Kenya

The Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute (NSPSI) was officially opened by the President of Kenya during his visit to GNNSJ

NishkamSWAT began to support homeless communities in the UK

One of GNNSJ’s outreach bodies, NishkamSWAT is a humanitarian-aid organisation based in the UK. Its mission is to serve and

Faith Guiding tourism training begins in Birmingham, UK

The ‘Faith Guiding Course’ a unique tourism training for guides within places of worship began in Birmingham, UK. Over 30

GNNSJ volunteers travelled on a ‘pilgrimage of peace’ to Jerusalum

Bhai Sahib Ji led a delegation of Sikhs to Israel, as part of a ‘pilgrimage of peace’ to build interfaith

Nishkam Civic Association (NCA) opened in Birmingham

The NCA was established to develop a dynamic faith-inspired civic agenda, actively engage in civil renewal and community development. In

Serving langar to 10,000 individuals daily at the Parliament of World’s Religions, Barcelona

GNNSJ was involved in various aspects of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. The highlight of its endeavours was manifested

Cleaning of the Sacred Pool – participation by GNNSJ in this historic cleaning

A historic kar sewa (community endeavour) took place at Sri Harimandir Sahib to empty and clean the existing sarovar (pool)

Scripture class with the Jathedar of the Akal Takhat carried out in Birmingham, UK

Between 6th-26th February 2004, sewadars of GNNSJ Birmingham had the rare privilege of learning ‘shud ucharan’ (correct reading and pronunciation)

GNNSJ partook in prayers for world peace carried out in Assisi

In a world marked by conflict between economic and political systems after Twin Towers tragedy of 11 September 2001, representatives

Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group established with Bhai Sahib Ji as a founding member

Following the terrorist attack in September 2001, the Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group was founded. This local group of faith leaders

GNNSJ provides langar to the Ram Katha Vedic Festival, NEC, Birmingham, UK

Between the 25th August and 2nd September 2001, GNNSJ served langar to thousands of Ram Katha participants in a spirit

GNNSJ leads the first Sikh delegation visit to the Vatican

GNNSJ’s first audience with the His Holiness Pope John Paul II took place during the Christian ‘Year of Jubilation’. The

Millennium Act of Reflection and Commitment

Representatives from the faith communities and members of the audience joined in to recite an Act of Commitment at the

Tercentenary Celebration of the creation of the Khalsa

Sikhs from all over England joined together at this prestigious Royal Albert Hall venue to celebrate the 300th anniversary of

HM Queen Elizabeth II visited Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar

HM Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar during their tour of India. They

Departure of Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji

Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji left for the heavenly abode, having inspired the congregation to reconnect with their faith, and

External gold gilding begins Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar

GNNSJ led the entire external gold gilding of Sri Harmandir Sahib and its Darshani Diori. GNNSJ also supplied reinforcement steel

Douglas Hurd MP visited GNNSJ, Birmingham

Douglas Hurd MP visited the Gurudwara to learn more about the work of the Sikh community. He met Bhai Sahib

Opening of GNNSJ Leeds

GNNSJ opened a Gurudwara at 78 Ladypit Lane, Leeds. This Gurudwara supports the local congregation to collectively pray and serve

GNNSJ provides aid to the famine victims in Ethiopia

In the spirit of ‘sarbat da bhalla’ (praying for the welfare of all), Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji, on behalf

Departure of Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji

Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji left for his heavenly abode, leaving a legacy of exemplary Sikh practice which remains the

Peaceful march to support the Anandpur Sahib Resolution in India

Following appeals from various Gurudwaras and political representatives in the UK, Baba Ji proactively supported efforts to address lack of

Opening of Marg Sat Santokh Manufacturers Limited (MSS)

During the economic recession of the 1980s, a commercial enterprise was set up, Marg Sat Santokh Manufacturers Limited (MSS), as

Peaceful campaign for UK Turban Rights

Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji endorsed and led a peaceful campaign of some 50,000 people pertaining to the ‘Turban Case’,

Opening of GNNSJ London

GNNSJ London was formally registered as a charity at 142 Martindale Road, London. This Gurudwara provides a local space for

400th anniversary of the founding of Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar

Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji attended the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Harimandir Sahib. Present at the celebrations was

Official Opening of GNNSJ Birmingham

GNNSJ Birmingham opened a Gurudwara at 18-20 Soho Road, Handsworth, B21 9BH, with a Sampat Akhand Paath (11-day continuous prayer).

First Sampat Akhand Paath in the UK

An historic and highly spiritual sampat akhand paath took place at Mangat Hall, London from the 1st-11th July 1976. This

Founding of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha

Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha’s congregation first informally gathered under the spirtual guidance of Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji in