Our journey began in 1990, when five families came together under the leadership of our first president, Mr. Rama Shetty. What started as a small community gathering has now grown into a vibrant organisation of over 300 families across the UK.

In the early years, our group was largely made up of doctors and their families, reflecting the significant influx of medical professionals into the NHS at the time. Our very first meeting was held in Rochester, Kent, marking the beginning of what would become an annual tradition — hosting gatherings in different parts of the country each year.

Initially, the office bearers served terms ranging from three to five years. In recent times, we’ve moved to a two-year term to encourage greater participation and fresh ideas. Over the past two years, we’ve also introduced exciting new initiatives — including a mid-year event called Jaatre and a variety of online competitions and contests to keep the buzz going and engage members of all ages.

Today, our members span across England, Wales, and Scotland, and our community has grown to include professionals from a wide range of backgrounds — from creative directors to finance specialists. While we have grown in size and diversity, we remain rooted in the spirit of connection and shared values that brought us together over three decades ago.

We are also proud of our overseas connections, particularly our ongoing collaboration with BANA (Bunt Association of North America). One of the most meaningful outcomes of this partnership is our Bunt Roots section, which showcases the work done to build a growing database of Bunt families around the world. We invite you to explore this section — you may even find your own family listed, or you can contribute by adding your family’s information to help preserve our shared heritage.