Utsab Bengali Association of Orpington (“the Association”) is an unincorporated organisation that organises key Hindu and Bengali festivals such as Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Poila Boisakh (Bengali New Year), and others through community gatherings, prayers, processions, and feasts.
Purpose of the Association
The purpose of the Association is to:
- Promote Hindu and Bengali Religious Practices: Provide a platform for the Hindu and Bengali community in the UK to engage in religious practices, including the observance of important festivals, pujas (prayers), and other sacred rituals.
- Create a Spiritual and Cultural Hub: Foster a sense of community by organising and hosting regular religious events, festivals, and cultural activities that align with Hindu and Bengali traditions and values.
- Support and Strengthen Hindu and Bengali Identity: Encourage members to stay connected with their Hindu heritage, ensuring that younger generations understand and appreciate the cultural and spiritual significance of Hinduism.
- Serve the Community: Provide a supportive environment for individuals and families in the Hindu and Bengali community, offering spiritual guidance, community support, and welfare services.
- Promote Interfaith Dialogue and Understanding: Share the values of Hinduism with the broader community, promoting respect, tolerance, and understanding across different faiths and cultures.
Donations and Sponsorships
The Utsab Bengali Association of Orpington accepts voluntary donations and sponsorships from individuals and corporate entities. All contributions are accounted for if paid to the designated bank account only, unless a written acknowledgement or receipt is issued by the Association for any cash payment received from a donor or sponsor.
All donations and sponsorships are accepted on the clear understanding that such payments will be non-refundable after 48 hours of payment. Any person seeking a refund must submit a written request by emailing info@utsablondon.org, together with the bank transfer record or any payment receipt (if issued by the Association), within 48 hours of the payment.
Donations are accepted by the Association only if made voluntarily by the donor, without any expectation of receiving goods, privileges, or designations from the Association.
A sponsor must have a prior agreement with the Association regarding the display of their advertising material or the setting up of a stall in return for an agreed sponsorship subscription or fee. All sponsors or stall providers must comply with the rules and regulations of both the venue and the Association. Any disregard of these rules or prior instructions from the Association may result in the immediate closure of the stall, with no refund of sponsorship subscription or fees.
The Association will use the funds accumulated through donations and sponsorship fees to organise various social and cultural events. All professionals and suppliers (excluding volunteers, who participate without remuneration) are paid from these funds.
Changes to Terms
The above-mentioned terms are subject to change from time to time. Donors and sponsors are advised to request the most up-to-date copy of the “Donation and Sponsorship Terms” at the time of making payment.