Why this project matters
Britain is home to a diverse and growing Hindu population, yet the community is still too often discussed through stereotypes, partial evidence or anecdote. The British Hindu Report is designed to change that.
By combining survey data and expert analysis, it creates a clear and credible evidence base for understanding the experiences, identities, aspirations and concerns of British Hindus.
What it covers
The report explores the major issues affecting British Hindu life, including identity, faith practice, education, community participation, work, wellbeing, intergenerational change, and public life.
It aims to capture variation across generations, regions, traditions, and backgrounds so that the report reflects the reality of the community rather than a single perspective.
What will it do?
Listen
Capture the diverse voices of British Hindus across all generations, regions, traditions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Understand
Develop an accurate picture of British Hindu life today, analysing demographics, diversity, and community identities.
Inform
Produce robust, evidence-based research to support policymakers, employers, schools, and community organisations.
Strengthen
Provide practical recommendations to strengthen community institutions, youth engagement, and civic participation.
Inspire
Encourage a new generation to take ownership of the community's future and move discussions beyond stereotypes.
The goal is simple: to produce a trusted, public-facing picture of British Hindu life that is useful to the community itself, policy makers, researchers, and institutions.
Independent and community-led
The British Hindu Report is independent of any single tradition, political party or institutional interest. While it is rooted in the Hindu community, it is designed to be rigorous, transparent and evidence-based.
That independence matters because the report is intended to inform better understanding and better decisions across public life.