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Nishkam Civic Association
Our Mission
To facilitate personal, community, civic and sustainable transformation, guided by the practice of selfless service, for the wellbeing of communities, the environment and all creation.
Our Vision
By 2025, NCA will become a local, national and international exemplar catalysing institution to deliver values-led, social and economic transformation for the benefit of humanity and the environment.
Our Focus
Our focus is to further develop our existing avenues of support and to find more innovative ways to provide opportunity and support to our community with the overall goal of increasing the wellbeing of all.
Our Values
NCA is a socially responsible organisation with NISHKAM values that are grounded in action:
Not for personal gain or recognition
Inspiration through spirituality
Seeing oneness in infinite diversity
Humility with wisdom
Knowledge creation and sharing
Application of values-led social innovation
Making a difference by serving humanity and protecting the environment
The Nishkam Civic Association (NCA), fondly known as the Nishkam Centre, is a unique organisation charged with the task of developing a dynamic Sikh faith inspired civic agenda, located on Soho Road,Birmingham. It is one of the key Centres for Excellence founded by Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, a Sikh faith-based organisation dedicated to nishkam sewa (active, selfless volunteering) to serve the common good. It is part of Nishkam Organisations that is made up of the spiritual centre (the Gurudwara), the economic cooperative – MSS (Marg Sat Santokh, meaning ‘path of truth and contentment’), the Nishkam School Trust and Nishkam Healthcare Trust.
The Government is progressively recognising the importance that civil society, the voluntary sector and religious faith groups play in the empowerment, regeneration and development of our communities. Faith groups are now required to play an integral part in the Government’s post-Brexit agenda for promoting community and economic wellbeing, social justice and community cohesion.
Our Work and the Sustainable Development Goals
We are all interconnected and interdependent with a shared responsibility for the welfare and wellbeing of all and the planet. At a macro level the SDG’s challenge the numerous inequalities that exist which must be eradicated if we are to live in peace. The NCA is making its effort to raise awareness of the SDG’s, connect strategy and service provision to contribute towards SDG’s outcomes with projects and initiatives locally and internationally.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Climate Action
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships
for the Goals
