THE HOME OF INDIAN ARTS
Where the students of today become the Gurus of tomorrow

The Bhavan Giving Programme

The Bhavan is a registered charity training over 800 students of Indian Classical Music, Dance and Languages each week. By making a donation your generous support helps us to bring Indian culture to students and audiences across the UK.

All our classes are subsidised and we need to raise over £1 million each year to continue our work. The support of donors and patrons is vital in enabling us to take Indian Arts to the widest possible audience.

If you are passionate about Indian culture and want to find out what happens behind the scenes at the UK’s premiere Indian Arts training and performance conservatoire, please choose one of our support levels below and join our family.
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"We are indebted to so many that have offered support during the lockdown."

Dr M Nandakumara 
Executive Director

Easy Ways to Support The Bhavan

Donate with Paypal

You can donate any amount immediately and securely via PayPal's Giving Fund programme.

Simply click the logo above or the button below and you will connect to The Bhavan's PayPal giving page. 

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Sign up for our newsletter to receive exclusive updates on upcoming events, performances, workshops, and special programs.

Be the first to know about our latest initiatives as we celebrate and preserve the rich traditions of Indian arts and culture.

How Giving Helps The Bhavan

Up to £2,500

  • Launch The Bhavan’s podcast channel in September 2025, an initiative spearheaded by our Youth Council, Kalakriti

Up to £5,000

  • Enable the purchase of new musical instruments  for student practice
  • Provide annual scholarships for 10 students from low-income families, ensuring access to high-quality training

Up to £10,000

  • Commission a new production to be showcased at premier venues across the UK, taking Indian music and dance to wider audiences 
  • Provide annual scholarships for 20 students from low-income families, to study at The Bhavan

Other Ways to Support Us

Bequests & Wills

Gifts from bequests and wills are a vital source of income for our work. They help us to continue our work, be open to all with an interest in Indian Culture, maintain costs of our building, produce world-class arts and culture, deliver inspiring education and strengthen community.

No matter how large or small, bequests are enormously important to us, not only ensuring a wonderful way of enabling us to support the next generation of artistic talent, but also enshrining a permanent legacy with The Bhavan.

As The Bhavan is a registered charity, no Inheritance Tax is payable on the amount of your Legacy gift. There are two main ways to support The Bhavan in your Will:
  • A set sum (Pecuniary Bequest)
  • Proportion of your estate (Residuary Bequest)

Should you decide to remember The Bhavan in your Will, please let us know, so that we can thank you for your generosity and keep you, or someone close to you, informed and involved with our activities.

All information you supply will be treated in the strictest confidence and does not involve you in any binding commitment.
You should consult an Accountant or Financial Planner to asses Inheritance Tax benefits.

To discuss making a donation through your will please contact Meera Vinaya Krishna via email on meera@bhavan.net .
All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.

Corporate Sponsorship & Brands

By supporting The Bhavan’s educational and artistic programme you will align your brand to a highly respected arts organisation and demonstrate your commitment to the future development of the Indian Arts and Culture in the UK.

We will work closely with you to create a rewarding partnership that meets your business aims and objectives and deliver a premium experience in an innovative, relevant and professional way.

To support the work of The Bhavan though our Corporate Sponsorship Programme please contact us via email on info@bhavan.net. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.