Nishkam SWAT (Punjabi: ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਸਵਾਤ) is a

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charity which supports the

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within India, Argentina and the

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Nishkam SWAT's work

Nishkam SWAT was launched in 2008 by charity founder Randeep Lall and since then it has grown to provide 4000 meals for the homeless every week. The homeless charity provides meals in a number of English towns including London, Reading, Oxford, Bristol, and Luton with volunteers including students and members of the interfaith community. The charity was founded on the principle of

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started by

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and is the first charity to take Langar to the streets. During the

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they have worked with the NHS, Government and medical advisors to continue providing homeless feeding services.

Awards and recognition

*2018: Awarded 'Outstanding Achievement' at the Observer Food Awards. *2019: Awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

References

Charities based in the United Kingdom Organisations based in London Homelessness charities Non-profit organisations based in London Sikh organisations based in the United Kingdom 2008 establishments in England {{UK-charity-stub