J S Uppal Family Foundation

The J S Uppal Family Foundation, a UK-registered charity (1176340) established in December 2017 by the Uppal family, embodies Sikh values of seva (service) to alleviate disadvantage and uplift underprivileged communities through holistic support blending practical aid and spiritual enrichment inspired by Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Governed by family trustees including Jatinder Singh Uppal, it invests in resilience, dignity, and self-reliance, prioritizing education, safe housing, medical assistance, and spiritual initiatives like Sehaj Path, Amrit Sanchar, and Mool Mantar recitation.

It funds empowerment for underprivileged students via the SOS Project—offering interest-free loans and scholarships to combat poverty and illiteracy, especially in India—alongside dignified housing builds, medical aid for vulnerable families, distribution of Sikh sacred texts, and global spiritual programmes. Beneficiaries span individuals, grassroots charities, and communities, with a focus on Sikh and disadvantaged groups, supporting project funding, capital grants, educational sponsorships, and faith-based activities across England, Wales, and internationally (notably India).

Eligible entities include small to medium-sized charities and individuals with no strict income thresholds or geographic base required, though impactful community projects in priority areas are favoured; it does not accept unsolicited applications, relying on trustee discretion via referrals or direct approaches reviewed ad hoc without deadlines. Typical grants range £10,000–£60,000 (up to £250,000+ for major initiatives), with annual disbursements exceeding £600,000.

Distinctively fusing Sikh spirituality with humanitarianism, it avoids generalist giving outside its themes, emphasizing sustained, high-impact interventions that nurture both material wellbeing and faith-driven transformation, setting it apart as a values-led family foundation (jsuppalfamilyfoundation.com).