Welcome to

Kent Saheli Group

Charity Number: 1140297

Empowering Women, Promoting Cultural and Wellbeing Activities

Who Are We?

Kent Saheli Group (KSG) is a Kent based charity with over 30 years of experience supporting South Asian communities nationwide.

We:

Share important information on health, education, environment, and social issues from trusted authorities
Provide a space for artistic expression and support local talent
Organise events, seminars and outings to encourage participation and understanding
Run health and fitness activities for local communities

Kent Saheli Group Founder and President, Daya Kans, and General Secretary, Sandeep Khatkar, with Sujatha Thaladi the Co-founder of The Mentor Ring

Our Members dressed in traditional Giddha wear at the annual Teeyan Festival

We celebrate friendships and encourgae new positive and safe connections. Chairperson of KSG, Manpreet Kingra with lifelong friend Sandeep Khatkar.

Founder and President of KSG, Daya Kans, with Sikh Community Gurdwara Trustees including Gurdial Singh Rai MBE

Health & Wellbeing

We run inclusive fitness classes for women of all ages.

Sessions include:

Keep fit classes
Cultural dance like Bhangra and Bollywood fusion

Visit our social media for class times and details.

Education & Community Engagement

We work closely with organisations such as:

Kent County Council
Health and mental health services
Police and military organisations
University of Kent

Cultural & Creative Events

For over a decade, we have proudly hosted the much loved Teeyan Festival across Gravesend and Dartford.

Teeyan celebrates womanhood, culture, and togetherness.

Through this event, we:

Showcase women’s talent and creativity
Bring traditional Giddha to large stages across the UK
Create joyful spaces for women to connect, celebrate, and be heard

Promoting Talent

We support and promote local and international talent of all ages, regularly showcasing their work on our social media and events. We highlight projects that share the stories of underrepresented communities through music, creative arts, theatre, and film.

Publications

Our publications began with our Saheli Writers group, creating a space for members to share their voices and stories.

With support from Kent County Council grants, we have written and published a range of books, including:

Recipe books in our members’ native languages
Poetry collections
Stories reflecting the lives of first and second generation migrants in Kent and across the UK
Publications developed through our writing workshops

Through these works, we celebrate culture, preserve language, and share the lived experiences of our community.