Funders
The Bhavan is deeply grateful to the individuals, trusts and organisations whose support help us sustain and grow our work in the field of Indian arts, culture and heritage.
Principal Funders
Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture in England. Their support has played an important role in helping The Bhavan sustain and grow our contribution to Indian arts, culture and education in the UK, reflecting a longstanding relationship that dates to the late 1990s. We are deeply grateful for Arts Council England’s continued support of our mission.
Website: Arts Council England
Smt Sudha Murty
Smt Sudha Murty’s philanthropic work is rooted in a profound commitment to education, cultural heritage and the preservation of artistic traditions, making her support especially meaningful to The Bhavan’s mission to nurture, preserve and promote Indian arts and culture in the UK. She has been supporting The Bhavan’s activities since 2008, reflecting more than a decade and a half of sustained encouragement for our cultural and educational work. Her presence as Chief Guest at The Bhavan’s Diwali Gala 2024, where she spoke of the importance of cultural roots, further reflected this longstanding association. Her contribution has also played an important role in supporting the educational development of The Bhavan London, particularly through its Summer School programme, which continues to provide meaningful opportunities for artistic learning and cultural engagement for younger generations.
State Bank of India
State Bank of India is one of India’s leading financial institutions, with a longstanding presence in the UK through SBI UK. Their support has been an important part of The Bhavan’s wider work to sustain and celebrate Indian culture in the UK. Through SBI’s continued contributions, the Bhavan has been able to continue advancing its cultural and educational mission and create opportunities for wider audiences to engage with Indian arts and heritage.
Chellaram Foundation
Chellaram Foundation is a leading philanthropic organisation that supports a wide range of charitable causes, with arts, music and culture forming an important part of their work. Their association with The Bhavan reflects a longstanding commitment to preserving and promoting Indian artistic and cultural heritage in the UK. The Foundation has been involved in The Bhavan’s activities since the late 1970s, with even deeper support and engagement developing from the 2000s onwards. This longstanding relationship has been reflected across several Bhavan events, including The Bhavan’s 2025 Independence Day celebration, where the Foundation’s Vice Chair spoke of their three-generation partnership, and The Bhavan’s 2025 Diwali Gala, which was sponsored by the Foundation. We are deeply grateful to the Chellaram Foundation for their continued support and for publicly recognising The Bhavan’s work on their website.
The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust
The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust is a charitable foundation whose work includes support for arts, culture and heritage. Their relationship with the Bhavan reflects a valued commitment to artistic excellence and to sustaining the presence of Indian classical culture within the UK’s cultural life. Since late 2015, the Trust has been supporting The Bhavan’s cultural activities, a commitment reflected in their sponsorship of the annual Pt. Ravishankar Memorial Concerts. The Trust’s commitment to celebrating culture and creating the space for thoughtful conversation is also reflected in their hosting of the annual Voices Offstage event with Jaipur Literature Festival. Taken together, this support reflects a meaningful commitment to The Bhavan’s cultural mission.
Lifelines International - Rupin Vadera and Madhavi Vadera
Lifelines International is a charity committed to empowerment, education and lasting social impact, reflecting values that closely align with The Bhavan’s wider educational and cultural mission. We are deeply grateful for their support of The Bhavan Summer School 2025, one of our most important annual teaching programmes, and for their continued encouragement of initiatives that foster learning, artistic development and cultural exchange. Mr. Rupin Vadera and Mrs. Madhavi Vadera have been a big part of this valued association with The Bhavan.
Regular Supporting Donors
- Dr. Radha Bhat
- Mr. Kamlesh Madhwani
- Goldman Sachs – Mr. Sonjoy Chatterjee
- Mrs. Pratibha Sharma & Family
- The Sanger Family
- Mr. Alok Bhardwaj & Family
- Mr. Ravi Jobanputra
- Mr. Kartik Iyer
- Mrs. Shrai Madhrani
- The Bagri Foundation
