Best Community Impact Charity - Bedfordshire & India 2026

Social Education Voluntary Association (SEVA) Trust UK (known as SEVA Trust UK) a registered charity working in England and India on Education, Health, Environment & Community Welfare supporting vulnerable people & diverse communities facing hardships. SEVA Trust UK was founded in 2016 by Bedford based Philanthropist Charan Sekhon MBE and it is managed by the Board of Trustees and supported by various project teams, all dedicated and unpaid volunteers helping to build stronger communities, social cohesion and support for all. SEVA Trust is also working in India on educational, health & social-welfare projects in for disadvantaged communities, girl’s education & is setting up a North Indian’s first Free Multi-Facility home (known as The SEVA Dhaam) to help children suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a severe, progressive genetic disorder that causes muscle degeneration and weakness, primarily affecting boys. In England, SEVA Teams have supported over 1500 students, over 600 families, elderly and vulnerable individuals facing homelessness. SEVA Teams have been organising free health awareness and yoga sessions, youth support and environment related events and workshops involving diverse communities. SEVA Trust has provided free laptops and educational support to over 100 students in Bedfordshire to ensure they have access to digital learning. In India, over 100, 000 families and students from disadvantaged background have been supported. SEVA Trust has supported many rural schools in Punjab and Haryana by providing them free educational and digital equipment, setting up a Solar Plant for a rural Primary School in Punjab, organising regular health checks and blood donation camp and leading various girls support and women skill development projects. SEVA Trust UK received ‘British Indian Charity of The Year Award 2019’ and ‘Non-Profit Organisation of the Year 2021' and 'NPO 2026' Awards’ for delivering an exceptional charitable support work in England & India without any paid staff. SEVA Trust’s motto is 'True Service to Humanity'. All SEVA Trust UK and SEVA Trust UK (India) team members (Trustees, Supporting Teams and Advisers) are fully committed volunteers. Any donations received go to fulfil the charitable aims and objectives, not to pay salaries to anyone or expensive overheads. SEVA Team is friendly and passionate bunch who would love to hear from you and keen to work together with inspiring individuals, organisations and businesses who share our passion for transforming lives. SEVA Trust needs your support. There are many ways people and businesses can support SEVA Trust work through volunteering, fundraising, sponsorships, mutually-beneficial partnerships, collaborations and sharing expertise and knowledge.