Development of Jain Centre London, 64-68 Colindale Avenue, Cecil Road, London NW9 5DR as the place of worship and community activities for Jains and a centre for academic, philanthropic and multifaith activities for improving the quality of life of the people.
Development of Jain Network
Facilitates the development of Council of Dharmic Faiths (CoDF) for The United Voice of Dharmic Traditions (Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh and Zoroastrian). Chair: Dr Natubhai Shah; Secretary: Ramesh Pattni; Treasurer: Dorab Mistry; Deputy Chairs: Anil Bhanot; Yann Lovelock; Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh; Directors: Arjan Vekaria JP; Dr Girdhari Bhan
Website Development
Facilitated the creation of JITO (Jain International Trade & Professional Organisation) London Chapter
Food Festival - September 2008
Development of Training/Social Enterprise – 2008/9
Development of Barnet Hindu Forum
Celebration of Diversity – March 2009
Youth Enterprise and Work Fair –
Celebration of Paryushana
Celebration of Diwali – Nov 2008
Training for trustees, Key Worker and Women
Networking the Jain Community
Interfaith Workshop
Youth Drama
Liaison with National, Regional and Local Government
Participation in the activities of Jain Organisations in UK

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Support to the Jain Academic and Research Centre, Mumbai University
Establishment of the Department of Jain Studies at the Faculty of Comparative Religions,
Antwerp and teaching to the students
Support to the International School for Jain Studies (ISJS)
Lectures and talks at community centers and interfaith gathering
Curriculum for Barnet Schools Key stage 1 to 5
Proposal of the subject of Jainism at GCSE Examination
Feasibility study for a college for training of the Minister of Religions: Partners: Jain Academy, Hindu Academy, Muslim College, Leobeck College for the study of Judaism and Interfaith Chaplain of Archbishop of Canterbury
Authored examination details for the subject of Jainism for the Certificate and Diploma Examination at the IB (International Baccalaureate) Examination
Recipient of our grant from AWARDS FOR ALL for the Wedding Rituals Project. Publication, June 2010 "MARRIAGE: Reflections and Understandings from Nine faiths in Britain"

PHILANTRHOPIC ACTIVITIES

Health Promotion Activities in Barnet
Support to the welfare organization in India and the UK
Support to the Animal Welfare
Support and Input to the Ecological Conferences and Meetings
Planning to provide Houses and Water to the people below poverty line in India

INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES

November 2009 – Lead Organisation for Interfaith Week, sponsored by the Department of Community & Local Government (DCLG) and Interfaith Network (IFN); organised an interfaith seminar and Jain exhibition at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster.
Contributing to the meetings of Interfaith Network, UK and Faith Forum, UK
Regular attendance in the meetings of Faith Regeneration Network, UK
Contributing as member in Faith Community Consultative Council, Department of Communities and Local Government, UK
Active member at Barnet Multifaith Forum
Active Participation in the development of Barnet Hindu Forum
Attendance in the various Interfaith Gathering in London
Participation in Interfaith Mental Health Forum

PUBLIC ACTIVITIES

Participation in National services at the West Minster Abbey and the
St Paul’s Cathedral
Participation in the meeting called by the various departments of the Government
Participation in the meetings and consultations organized by the Greater London Authority
Participation in public functions at the Indian High Commission
Participation in the Civic Network Barnet
Participation in the meetings organized by the Barnet PCT
Participation in the conferences of London Health Council
Participation in activities of Barnet Voluntary Service
Participation in Conferences and Seminars organized by National Council of Voluntary Organisations
Participation in exhibition and seminars at Chase and other exhibitions for Charities

TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Establishment of the Jain Network (Management & Training Consultants) Social Enterprise
Developing open (public) course programmes for various skills such as the management, public policies, diversity, entrepreneurship, starting the new business, leadership,
Employment law, financial management, stress management, assertiveness and self-confidence development, communication and presentation skills
For details please contact the Training Co-ordinator at info@jainnetwork.com