About Us
What is Pushtimarg?
Pushtimarg, the sacred “Path of Grace”, is a Vaishnava Hindu tradition founded by Shri Vallabhacharya, also known as Shri Mahaprabhuji. At its heart lies loving devotion to Shri Krishna and teaches that true spiritual fulfilment comes through His grace. This devotion is expressed through seva - joyful, personal worship and service to Shri Krishna. Through seva, everyday life itself becomes worship, and each act becomes an offering of love.
Are you a registered charity?
Yes. Pushtimarg Seva UK is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Charity Registration Number: 1217380
Full details, including our governing document, can be found on the Charity Commission website.
Who are the Trustees?
At present we have 3 Trustees. Pradip Patel (Chair); Divaykant Patel (Treasurer) and Dr Bhavisha Patel (Secretary).
Pradip Patel is an accomplished board-level leader, with a career spanning senior roles in healthcare and retail. Pradip served as Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Director on the board of Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and then as Chairman on the board of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. In recognition of his service to the NHS and healthcare, Pradip was awarded an M.B.E. in June 2024.
Pradip is honoured to serve as Chair of Trustees, guiding the charity’s mission to make a real difference in its three causes.
Divaykant Patel brings thirty plus years of compassionate leadership in business and community service, including two decades as a local area chairman. His proven expertise spans stakeholder engagement, financial management, relationships building, transparency, and driving positive impact. As Treasurer, Divaykant is dedicated to ensuring the charity operates efficiently, always putting the needs of the charity first. His caring approach and genuine dedication will make him an asset for the charity.
Dr. Bhavisha Patel is a qualified veterinarian and Veterinary Adviser within the UK Government, specialising in international trade and animal health. She brings strong expertise in ruminant health control, particularly cattle, alongside experience in international collaboration with global partners.
With additional qualifications in auditing and she is currently undertaking a master’s degree in Systems Thinking, Bhavisha contributes a thoughtful, analytical approach to governance. As Secretary of the Charity, she is committed to supporting strong oversight and helping the organisation deliver lasting impact across its causes.