South Asian Heritage Month
1 to 31 July 2026

About

The Organisation

Who We Are

South Asian identity

Our Mission

Our mission and vision

Our Story

How the Trust came to be

Key Milestones

Our National Growth Timeline

Governance

Structure, transparency & accountability

People & Partners

Board of Trustees

Strategic leadership & oversight

The Team

Operations, Strategy & Development

Patrons

Our distinguished supporters

Volunteers

Join our volunteer community

Collaborations

National institutions we work with

Contact Us

Get in touch with the Trust

South Asian Heritage Trust

Registered Charity No. 1199026

A national institution for South Asian heritage in Britain

About the Trust
Programmes

Our Programmes

South Asian Heritage Month

Flagship Programme - annual july observance

Talking Circles

Safe, facilitated spaces for dialogue

Organ Donation

Changing the Conversation on Organ Donation

Storytelling & Archive

Preserving lived South Asian histories

Delivery and Partnership

Education Initiatives

Schools, curricula & learning resources

Cultural Programmes

Arts, heritage & community engagement

Public Health Partnerships

NHS & Health Engagement

Work With Us

Book a speaker - commission a programme

South Asian Focused

Year Round Delivery

Serious, sustained work across sectors and institutions

all programmes
Our Impact

How we create change

Driving Structural Change

Systematic work across institutions & workplaces

Workplace Equity

Beyond symbolic activity, into lasting inclusion

Public Health Inclusion

Organ donation & community health partnerships

Heritage & Narrative

Reframing National Narratives

South Asian contributions in the national story

Preserving Lived Heritage

Archives & storytelling for future generations

Annual Impact Reports

Transparency, accountability & outcomes

Measurable Impact

Latest Figures

350k+ engaged across our digital community

Download Report
SAHM

ABout Sahm

South Asian Heritage Month

Celebrate, Commemorate, Educate

2026 Theme

1-31 July 2026

SAHM Toolkit

Resources for organisations & schools

Workplace Participation

Engage your organisation in SAHM

FAQ's

Common questions answered

Get Involved

SAHM Community Radio Takeover

With Soundart Radio

Submit an Event

Add your event to the SAHM Calendar

Submit Your Story

Contribute to the Heritage Archive

Events Calendar

Find Events near you across the UK

Your Shared Stories

Share your journey #ourstoriesmatter

SAHM – a month of focus

Our Flagship Programme
1 to 31 July

Explore Sahm
Resources

How we create change

SAHM Toolkit

Everything you need to run SAHM activity

Workplace Guides

Inclusion resources for employers

Official Brand Assets

SAHM logos & approved materials

Heritage & Narrative

Education Materials

School assemblies, lesson & curriculum packs

Celebration Pack

Community & events starter kit

Research & Reports

Insight, data & published work

Community Support

growth and understanding

Over 400M Global Reach

Downloadable Resources
Support Us

Financial Support

Donate

Support our work directly

Corporate Partnerships

Strategic engagement for organisations

Fund Us

Grants, trusts & institutional funding

Visit the Shop

Flags, pins & merchandise

Other Ways to Help

Sponsorship

Sponsor SAHM & our programmes

Leave a Legacy

Shape the future of south asian heritage

Volunteer

Contribute your time and skills

Get involved

Why it Matters

South Asian heritage belongs to everyone. Whether you give, partner, sponsor or volunteer.

See our Impact
Remembrance

Royal British legion

Community Stories

South Asian Heritage Month film

Service and Sacrifice

In partnership with the Royal British Legion

South Asian Service

Contemporary Service

Stories of South Asian service from 1945 onwards

First World War Service

South Asian contribution to the Great War, 1914–1918

Second World War Service

The 2.5 million who answered the call

Royal British Legion

South Asians in Service

South Asian heroes helping turn tides

service and sacrifice

Location

Bristol Commonwealth Society

Commonwealth House 14 Whiteladies Road BS8 1PD

Next Event

Masala Festival – Through the Lens: Photographs by Anna Miller
Date

Jul 04 2026 - Oct 10 2026
Time

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Date

Jul 29 2026

Expired!

Time

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost

Free

STEM Explorers Day with Graphic Science

Name: STEM Explorers Day with Graphic Science
Start: 2026-07-29T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-29T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Bristol Commonwealth Society

Drop in sessions for chidren with Graphic Science and SW England STEM Ambassadors. Come and enjoy experiments and chats and take away a special sticker!