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Friends of Sevai Society UK · Surbiton, London

Loving Our Neighbour,
Serving Our Community

We walk alongside people experiencing homelessness through our food bank, give local children a summer to remember through our holiday workshops, and champion equitable access to education — rooted in the Gospel call to serve.

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Charity No. 1116964

Who We Are

Faith in action, one act of mercy at a time

Friends of Sevai Society UK — Friends of Service and Education for Village Awareness and Improvement Society — was founded to live out the Corporal Works of Mercy — feeding the hungry, sheltering those without a home, and caring for children in our community — while championing equitable access to education as a route out of hardship. We are a registered charity in England & Wales (No. 1116964), guided by our Patron, and overseen by a small board of trustees.

  • Weekly food bank & community larder
  • Free summer holiday workshop for local children
  • Advocacy for equitable access to education
  • Signposting to housing, welfare and pastoral support
  • Run entirely by volunteers
Meet our Patron & Trustees →

Our Work

What We Do

Two projects, one mission: no one in our community should go hungry, be left behind, or be denied a fair start in life. [PLACEHOLDER — expand once details confirmed]

A volunteer sharing a meal with children in need
Food Bank

Community Food Bank & Larder

[PLACEHOLDER] Every [day/week], we provide food parcels and hot meals to individuals and families facing hardship, with no judgement and no referral required.

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Children taking part in a summer activity session
Summer Workshop

Summer Kids' Workshop

[PLACEHOLDER] A free week of games, crafts, faith activities and hot lunches for children during the summer holidays, run by DBS-checked volunteers.

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Leadership

Our Patron & Trustees

Led by our Patron and a small, dedicated board of trustees who volunteer their time to guide the charity's mission.

Rev. Dr. Michael J. Britto

Rev. Dr. Michael J. Britto

M.Sc., M.Ed., M.Th., Ph.D. Patron

Rev. Dr. Michael Britto is committed to promoting the social justice of education as a means of empowering disadvantaged communities. His involvement stems from a deep belief that education is a fundamental right that fosters human dignity and social transformation.

chennaimjb2@gmail.com
Dr. Joseph Raj

Dr. Joseph Raj

B.A., M.A., M.B.A., EMBA, Ph.D. Chair

Dr Joseph advocates for equitable access to education as a key instrument for social mobility and community development. Through his professional and academic work, he strives to address systemic inequalities that hinder inclusive educational opportunities.

drjoeraj@gmail.com +44 7466 184720
Mr. Wenis Paul Theres Nathan

Mr. Wenis Paul Theres Nathan

B.Sc. in Engineering Management · Medical Engineer Treasurer

Mr. Wenis Paul's interest in social work has led him to engage actively in initiatives that promote the social justice of education. He believes that providing fair educational access is essential to building a more just and compassionate society.

paul_tnw@yahoo.co.uk +44 7883 076207