Registered charity 1218360
We pay the fee that stands between someone and their course.
And we serve hot food to anyone who needs it. Manraj's Foundation is a new charity in Crawley, rooted in the Sikh tradition of sewa, open to everyone.
- Open to all faiths and none
- We pay colleges directly
- Volunteer led
Our first year
- Open
- Applications for fee supportWe review every one in writing.
- 100%
- Of restricted gifts reach the programmeOur policy is that overheads come from unrestricted giving.
- Anyone
- Who can ask for helpFaith is never a condition of support.
What we do
Two programmes, one idea
Remove the practical obstacle in front of someone, then get out of the way.
Education Fund
Help with course fees, exam entry, books and travel to study, paid straight to the provider.
Homeless Support
Hot food, warm clothing, and someone to walk with you to the housing office.
How it works
From asking to paid
No long forms and no interviews.
Tell us what you need
A short form, a phone call, or a letter. Whichever suits you.
We check we can help
We look at where you live, what the cost is, and whether other funding already covers it.
We pay the provider
Wherever we can, the money goes straight to the college or the awarding body.
Why us
A new charity that would rather show its workings
We registered in June 2026. We have no track record to point at, so we publish the things a track record would otherwise prove.
- Our grant criteria are written down before we spend
- Every decision is recorded
- Trustees are unpaid
What we are registered to do
This is the wording on the public register, unedited.
To advance the Sikh faith in England and Wales in accordance with the inclusive values of service, equality and compassion, through chaplaincy, pastoral support, religious education and community outreach.
Principles
Four rules we hold ourselves to
Short enough to remember.
Pay the institution
Money goes to the college, not to a bank account, which protects the applicant and the charity.
Never a condition
We do not ask anyone to attend anything, believe anything, or thank anyone.
Fee support
What we can and cannot fund
Read this before you apply.
| Cost | Can we fund it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Course or tuition fees | Yes | Paid to the provider |
| Exam or registration fees | Yes | Paid to the awarding body |
| General living costs | No | Try Turn2us for hardship grants |
Amounts depend on the funds available at the time.
Questions
The things people ask first
Are you a real registered charity?
Yes. We are charity number 1218360 on the Charity Commission register for England and Wales.
Do I have to be Sikh?
No. Support is open to anyone regardless of faith, ethnicity or background.
If you need help today
We are not an emergency service. If you have nowhere to sleep tonight, contact your council's housing options team. If someone is in immediate danger, ring 999.
Contact
Send us a message
A trustee or volunteer reads everything that comes in.