Dhasol Committees

DHASOL is a registered charity that is entirely managed by volunteers who provide their services without expectation of any reward or remuneration.

The Society is governed by constitution adopted on 12 May 1998 and as amended at AGM held on 24 February 2008 .

The management of the Society is trusted in: Executive Board Executive Committee All decisions in the management are taken with formal discussion and with majority consent at above structured meetings for which proper minutes are recorded and retained for future references.

Financial accounts are regularly prepared and examined by Independent Chartered Accountants and filed with the Charity Commissioners on an annual basis.

Ashwinbhai D Patel - Assistant Treasurer

Ashwinbhai is a dedicated and respected businessman who plays an active part in various committees and has a lot to offer to dhasoldb in years to come. He is a willing assistant to our Treasurer.
Bhupendrabhai Patel

Bhupendrabhai is a retired businessman with a wealth of business experience, who has made a substantial contribution to the Society's advancement. He has held the position of Secretary, Vice President and most recently President for dhasoldb. Bhupendrabhai was part of the Sharda Maternity Hospital Committee and is currently supervising the Mineral Water Plant, our latest project, currently under development in Dharmaj. He continues to provide valuable consultancy to the Society and is always willing to volunteer his services when ever required.
Hiteshbhai C. Patel

Hitesh joined dhasoldb recently and despite his full time commitments in retail business located outside London he finds time for our activities. He is keen and dedicated to contribute to society's activities.
Mrs Induben M Patel

Induben is another loyal member of the Society and finds time although having own business with husband Maheshbhai who is also a committee member. She is very keen to support all events with full loyalty and enthusiasm. She possesses admirable social skills and is very active in the committee.



She also represents dhasoldb on the Chha Gham Matrimonial Introductions ( CGMI) committee.
Kalpeshbhai K. Patel

I am a Pharmacist. I, together with my brother Minesh, manage Michael Franklin (Chemists) limited, a medium sized pharmacy company. I have been involved in Pharmacy politics for nearly 30 years, during which time I have served on the Pharmaceutical services Negotiating committee, a national organisation that  negotiates the National Pharmacy Contract with the NHS. I was also Chair of the Buckinghamshire Pharmaceutical Committee for thirteen years, and am presently on the board of The Independent Pharmacy Federation, a national body that lobbies for the interests of the Independent Pharmacist.

My other Directorships include EP Dynamics, Inc., an American biotechnology Company, and Glenhazel limited, a Pharmacy Company.

I am married to Chhaya (Tina), and we have 3 Children, Jayisha, Amar and Krishali.
Kamleshbhai V Patel

Kamleshbhai is a young hard working businessman with a lot to offer to our Society. Enjoys contributing to entertainment events and represents dhasoldb in Chha Gam Nagrik Mandal. A keen cricketer experienced in holding dhasoldb cricket team together and is recognised as one of the fast bowlers of Dharmaj Cricket Club. Kamleshbhai holds the position of Treasurer of Dharmaj Cricket Club and has held the position for many years.
Kunal R. Patel

Kunal is a recently qualified lawyer now specialising in Tax with a ‘Big four’ Firm. He has been an active member through his youth years and now assuming  a main committee role assisting at our key events. Kunal was inspired by his father  our ever respected committee member Rashmibhai V Patel, to join the committee. Through the charity he hopes to help those less fortunate, to live a better quality life.
Maheshbhai R. Patel

Maheshbhai is a long term committed member who owns a business with wife Induben who is also a committee member. He proudly supports all events with full loyalty and enthusiasm. He possesses admirable social skills and knowledge, and is very active within events committee. Maheshbhai is a very lively and social person.
Mineshbhai K Patel

I was born in Kampala, Uganda in 1956. I spent the first 16 years of my life in Kampala after which I came to the U.K. in 1972. I was unable to do my  matriculation exams in Uganda due to the expulsion of  the Asians from Uganda so I did my secondary education in Finchley, London  after which I went to the Sunderland School of Pharmacy where I attained a degree in Pharmacy in 1979. After qualifying I did my internship in Hendon, London. I got onto the Register of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society in  1981. Six months later I bought my first Pharmacy and continue to practice to the present day. My brother joined me in business after 2 years of acquiring my first business and we expanded our business to the present day. I am married with 2 children and at present live in Pottersbar with my wife Priti.
Mukundbhai R S Patel

Mukundbhai is a Chartered Accountant engaged in own practice in South London. He has been involved with dhasoldb since its formation, formerly held the position of Treasurer, Internal Auditor, Vice President, and President. He was instrumental in drawing up the original Constitution for dhasoldb and registering charitable status and assisted in amending it recently.

He is responsible for preparing dhasoldb's annual accounts for inspection by independent chartered accountants; as well as preparing and filing of the Corporation Tax returns, corresponds with the HM Revenue & Customs, completes and files Returns with the Charity Commission.

Mukundbhai represents dhasoldb at affiliated associations. He was the Convenor of the Sharda Maternity Hospital project committee.
Nishant U Patel (Assistant Secretary)

I work for a firm in the City looking after Trading Systems, and have recently joined the Committee to help promote our charity and help with the events carried out by the Society. I hope to bring a fresh prospective to an already well established team and to help out in every way that I can.
Rashmibhai V. Patel

Rashmibhai is a hardworking businessman, also working hard for dhasoldb. He is always ready when called upon to contribute in any way. He supports all our activities with full vigour and enthusiasm and has a potential to offer a lot more over years to come.
Mrs Sonaliben S. Patel

Sonaliben is a very committed, hardworking and loyal member of dhasoldb and always willing to help in any way possible. She actively helps in entertainment events and enjoys participating in Chha Gam Nagrik Mandal events. She also represents dhasoldb on the Chha Gham Matrimonial Introductions ( CGMI) committee.
Mrs Tarlikaben N Patel

Tarlikaben is a radiotherapy radiographer who also has a Masters in Applied Psychology. At present she manages a cancer information and support centre in an NHS organisation. Some of her work involves working with various Asian communities to raise awareness of cancer. Tarlikaben is a very well organised member of the team. She is a loyal and committed member of dhasoldb and is an asset to the Society. In addition to her duties to  dhasoldb she  has previously


          > Organised Dharmaj Women’s Group events arranged at regular intervals .
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The Treasurer for the Dharmaj Women’s Group.
          >  Represented dhasoldb at affiliated associations.
          >  Was a member of the Sharda Maternity Hospital Committee.
          >  Past Secretary and Vice President.