Introduction
Shree Mandhata Samaj UK is a vibrant community of Koli Patels, originally from the Navsari District in Gujarat, India. Our journey began in the 1940s and 1950s when many of our members migrated to East Africa and adopted the name “Mandhata Samaj.” In the 1960s and 1970s, we resettled in the UK, establishing local Mandhata Samaj/Mandals in the towns we called home.
In 1972, the Association of Mandhata Samaj UK (AMSUK) was formed to unify the various “Koli Patel Mandhata Samaj/Mandals” across the UK. AMSUK serves as an umbrella organization, representing the Mandhata community and coordinating national events. Our affiliated town and Gaam Organizations and Mandals host regular local events and activities, fostering social connections and networking opportunities for our members.
In March 1996, AMSUK was officially registered as a Charity (Registration No. 1055169) with the UK Charity Commission, following the acceptance of its Constitution by our members.
Today, the Mandhata community in the UK comprises approximately 7,000 families and around 30,000 individuals, making us one of the largest ethnic groups in the country. Our community also thrives in the United States, Africa, Canada, New Zealand, and many other countries, maintaining strong ties to our roots in India.
AMSUK Vision Statement
AMSUK envisions a Mandhata Samaj that is recognized and respected both within and outside our community. We strive to create a sense of pride among our members for being part of this illustrious heritage.
AMSUK Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop and maintain a strong, vibrant, and cohesive Mandhata Samaj that values and promotes our Hindu faith and cultural heritage.
Constitution
The AMSUK Constitution was initially passed during a Special General Meeting on 13 June 1993 in West Bromwich. It incorporates amendments made at the EGM on 18 February 1996. The Constitution was retyped in June 2023 to include amendments approved at the AGMs on 14 September 1997 and 04 August 2019. The retyped Constitution is the Current Working Constitution, signed by the President and Secretary at the AGM on 06 August 2023.
A sub-committee, led by Ashok U and including Ashok R, Bipin, Nailesh, Vinu, and Hasmukh S, was tasked with reviewing, amending, and updating the Retyped Constitution for clarity. After several Zoom meetings, the sub-committee completed their task on 08 May 2024. The proposed amendments to the Constitution were discussed and approved at the EC Meeting on 09 June 2024. These amendments will next seek approval from the Charity Commission and ratification by the members at the AMSUK AGM on 01 September 2024.
History
A Brief History of The Kolis – 2nd Edition
Join Us
This website aims to reach out, inform, and unite the global Mandhata community. AMSUK is for everyone – for you, for us, for our parents, and for our children. Together, we can thrive and build a brighter future. Get involved and be part of our journey.
The Association of Mandhata Samaj UK Annual Report 2024 as published in Koli Patel Mitra July 2024 Edition. Read more ……