I'm an educator experienced in working with children and young people of all ages. I've been involved in community projects in London, Bedfordshire, and now Northstowe, Cambridgeshire. I'm co-founder of Hindu Samaj Northstowe, supporting Hindu families and promoting connection, cultural understanding, and harmony. Northstowe is home: my daughters attend school here, I work locally, and my husband is at Cambridge University. This fuels my commitment to helping Northstowe become a connected, inclusive, and thriving community.

A resident of Northstowe, Abhishek has been actively involved with Hindu Samaj Northstowe for the past three years — helping to bring neighbours together, support local initiatives, and build the connections that make a town feel like home.

Have 45 years of professional experience in the designing buildings, urban development and the city regeneration. And work experience in four different countries but mainly in UK. Both in Public and private Sector and for public with UK Government and Local Authority. A community project was awarded lottery funding and actively involved in Community work as Chairman and as adviser.

Neal is an Aerospace Chemist working on the Development of Advanced Material for the next generation of Aeroplanes. He holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Materials Chemistry providing a strong scientific foundation for his work in high-performance aerospace materials. Alongside his professional career, Neal is actively involved in the local community. He has been engaged with Hindu Samaj Northstowe for the past three years, helping to bring people together through community initiatives. Neal is also a grassroots-qualified football coach at a local football club and has served as Vice Chairman for the past three years, supporting youth development and community participation in sport.

Namaste. I'm proud to be part of the Cambridge Hindu Temple and value the opportunity to connect with others who share our culture, traditions, and spiritual values. Being involved in the community allows me to celebrate our festivals, learn from one another, and keep our heritage alive for future generations. I believe in supporting one another, fostering unity, and helping preserve the rich traditions of Hindu culture.

Arun is a coach, mentor, and advisor to startups and early-stage companies in the deeptech, biotech, life sciences, and digital sectors. He is passionate about community development in Cambridge, co-founding the Cambridge Tamil Sangam in 2015 and leading it until 2018. Since 2019, he has been actively involved with the Cambridge Hindu Forum, where he currently serves as a trustee.

By profession, I'm an accountant and came to Cambridge over 40 years ago to work for Philips. After the Cambridge office closed, I started my own company and have been Managing Director of Securesafe Ltd since 1998. Through seeing others' experiences, I understand how vital support and productive, relaxed activities are for people with mental health issues. With financial and fundraising experience, I hope to help Make Do and Mend build community links and challenge perceptions.

Dr. Sujit Bhattacharya is a space systems engineer, researcher, and STEM education leader with over 35 years of experience. He has worked with ISRO, ESA, BAE Systems, and MDA Space on advanced space technologies. Alongside this, he has dedicated many years to STEM education, mentoring young people and creating community impact through the Cambridge Electronics and Robotics Club and other initiatives that inspire future scientists and engineers.

Rahul is a community leader, entrepreneur, and technology professional with 25+ years as an Enterprise Architect in global IT. He has founded and exited ventures in e-commerce and restaurant digital transformation. Rahul co-founded the UK–India Startup Corridor, was Founding President of Heston Lions Club, and now leads Maharashtra Mandal Cambridgeshire, supporting community service, cultural heritage, unity, and opportunities for future generations.