Vol. XXXVII · No. 1 · The Yorkshire Sikh Forum GazetteMonday, 18 May 2026 · Bradford · Free to Members
Established Bradford · 1989 · By the Sangat for the Sangat

The Yorkshire

Sikh Forum

Founded 1989— The Sikh Community Voice of Yorkshire —Vaisakhi · MMXXVI
The Lead Story · 20th Annual Vaisakhi

One Forum.
Every Sikh. All of Yorkshire.

Bradford — On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, the Yorkshire Sikh Forum will mark its twentieth annual Vaisakhi gathering.

For nearly four decades the Yorkshire Sikh Forum has served as the trusted community voice of Sikhs across this region. Founded in Bradford in 1989 by Dr Nirmal Singh Sekhon MBE FRSA, the Forum has convened families, businesses, professionals and youth — from Bradford to Leeds, Sheffield to York, Huddersfield to Hull.

This year, the Forum opens a new chapter. Youth membership and Women's membership are now fully free, removing cost as any barrier to community. Adult, Family and Lifetime Patron tiers continue to fund the Forum's civic, charitable and cultural work across all twelve Yorkshire cities.

Register for VaisakhiBecome a MemberList your business
FREE
Youth & Women
£100
Adult / year
£150
Family / year
£1,000
Lifetime Patron
Become a Member →
From the Chairman's Desk
[ Dr Sekhon ]
Dr Nirmal Singh Sekhon
MBE · FRSA · Hon. Fellow University of Bradford
Founder & Chairman, since 1989

“A promise that belongs to every Sikh in Yorkshire.”

We founded the Forum in nineteen eighty-nine with a simple promise — to be the community voice of Sikhs in Yorkshire. From a small gathering in Bradford, the Forum has grown into the recognised civic body for our people across the whole region. Today, that promise belongs to every Sikh in Yorkshire — from the Bradford Gurdwaras to the streets of Hull, from the legal chambers of Sheffield to the lecture halls of York.

N. S. Sekhon— Bradford, May 2026
What the Forum Stands For

Four principles. One Forum.

I.
Community

Bringing Sikh families and youth together across all of Yorkshire — town to town, generation to generation.

II.
Civic Voice

A trusted voice with MPs, councils, police and interfaith partners — on matters that affect Yorkshire Sikhs.

III.
Heritage

Preserving and celebrating Sikh values, history and culture — Vaisakhi, Gurpurabs, charity and remembrance.

IV.
Next Generation

Supporting Sikh youth, students and women across Yorkshire — with mentorship, bursaries and a platform.

Three Ways to Be Part of the Forum

Built in 1989. Built for every Sikh today.

01 · Individual
Become a Member
  • ✦ Vaisakhi invitation + guest
  • ✦ Newsletter + AGM voting
  • ✦ Free directory listing
  • ✦ Free for Youth & Women
From FREE
→
02 · Business
List your business
  • ✦ Reach 12 Yorkshire towns
  • ✦ “Verified by YSF” badge
  • ✦ Featured rotation
  • ✦ Annual networking dinner
Free for members
→
03 · Organisation
Sponsor the Forum
  • ✦ Pay for time · 3, 6, 9, 12 months
  • ✦ Featured directory listing
  • ✦ Vaisakhi recognition
  • ✦ Civic introductions
From £250
→
In Partnership With
Bradford
Council
Leeds City
Council
West Yorks
Police
Bradford
Cathedral
Yorkshire
Interfaith
University
of Bradford
Stand with the Forum

Be part of the
next chapter.

Join the Forum — free for Youth and Women. List your business. Sponsor an event. Volunteer your time. Wherever you are in Yorkshire — the Forum is built by the people who turn up.

Become a MemberList your businessSponsor the Forum
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— The Forum's 27 Committee Members —
— Proudly Supported by Our Community Sponsors · £3,500 raised —