# Sikh Arts and Cultural Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1099447 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1099447)
- Website: https://www.charitybikeride.com
- Latest income: £12.5k; spending £14.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Birmingham City, Warwickshire, Luton, Milton Keynes
- Other names: Akaal Seva (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sikh-arts-and-cultural-association

Raising money for local and national children's charities/projects:SACA, a voluntary charity organisation is the organiser of the event -Birmingham to London Charity Bike Ride (Est. 1984). Every year a children's charity is nominated as a beneficiary for the annual ride by the riders and volunteers of SACA. SACA also run their own projects to benefit sick children and children with disabilities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.5k | £14.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £17.6k | £19.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £20.3k | £26.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £9,545 | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,586 | £9,901 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Sikh religion and philosophy.

## What it funds

Sikh Arts and Cultural Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Sikh Arts and Cultural Association reported income of £12.5k and spending of £14.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £81.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Birmingham City, Warwickshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sikh Arts and Cultural Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (charitybikeride.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Sikh Arts and Cultural Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sikh Arts and Cultural Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Sikh Arts and Cultural Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Birmingham City, Warwickshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

### Does Sikh Arts and Cultural Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Sikh Arts and Cultural Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Sikh Arts and Cultural Association give each year?

The register does not break out Sikh Arts and Cultural Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £14.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.3k a year.

### How large is Sikh Arts and Cultural Association?

In its latest reported year Sikh Arts and Cultural Association reported income of £12.5k and spending of £14.1k.


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