Leicester-based WBR Group, the independent provider of SSAS services and tax experts, has sponsorsed the Navali Navratri event organised for the fourth consecutive year by the Saarthi Charitable Foundation.
Navali Navratri, a nine day Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess Amba, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and special events will take place on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 13th October.
The festival events, which started on Friday, are being held at the sports centre at Rugby College on Technology Drive.
WBR Group’s support for this event is particularly meaningful as one of their own, Dimple Joshi, is the driving force behind both the charity and the events.
Dimple’s journey into charitable work began in 2019. To celebrate her exam success, her parents made a significant donation to the Guria Foundation Charity in India, which aids children suffering from exploitation.
Dimple Joshi, WBR Group, said: “I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate my exam success than by helping others and my parents were in a fortunate position to be able to do this. I dedicate all of this to them. They chose the Guria Foundation as its purpose is to provide aid for children suffering exploitation.
“Wanting to ensure their donation made a genuine impact, as a family we spent time with the Charity’s founder, interacted with workers, and connected with the children benefiting from the foundation’s work. This experience had a lasting impact on me. I was overjoyed to be able to see their work and the time we spent with the children was priceless and left us feeling that we had made a meaningful impact on young lives.”
Inspired by this experience, Dimple and her parents founded Saarthi, a registered charity dedicated to supporting various initiatives and touching many lives.
The name “Saarthi” roughly translates as someone steering a chariot. The word represents guidance, leadership, and participation in a significant journey.
Saarthi aspires to embody these values by assisting individuals in need across India and being part of their lives.
Dimple added: “This is just the beginning for the charity, and we hope that it will continue to grow and bring real, tangible benefits to people. There is a lot of work ahead and we are looking forward to providing much needed help and support for the people in India and elsewhere.
“The charity will assist in making changes to the life outcomes of the many people it supports. Our goal is to expand our reach to as many people as possible in the future.”
The organisers of Navali Navratri have expressed immense gratitude for WBR Group’s continued support through generous donations.
Tom Moore, CEO of WBR Group, said: “At WBR Group, we believe in the power of giving back and supporting communities both locally and globally.
“Our involvement with Saarthi and the Navali Navratri event is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact. We are proud to support such a meaningful cause that not only celebrates cultural heritage but also brings tangible benefits to those in need.
“As we look forward to launching our own charitable foundation, we are excited to continue expanding our support for diverse charitable initiatives, with Saarthi being a shining example of the difference we aim to make.”
