The jains were a small minority before 1972. They used to celebrate the religious festivals either at each others houses or in their own homes. In year 1974 they decided to form an association and a constitution was approved. Today there are more than 175 families living in and around Manchester, most of this are immigrants originating from East Africa and sudan.

To promote jain education and spiritual developement in tomorrows world the" Jain community centre" with the funding from the members and the national lottery was bought in the year1997 and the grand opening ceremony was performed on saturday 21st september 2002.

Jain samaj has always arranged varied and interesting programmes for its members and also helped other organisations in their religious and educational activities.

The magnificent marble temple was built and assembled by specialist craftsmen from India and the doors of the temple were opened for the members on Sunday 20th July2003.

The community centre is used by local communities and also the Elderly citizens use this centre three times in a week.

Every sunday Satsang and Bhakti is held at the temple and more than 100 members attend and after the satsang, dinner is also provided. We would like to fulfill our dreamwith your moral and financial support to leave a lasting monument for our next generation which will promote the true values of non-violence and peace in the world.