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Mahendrasinh C Jadeja

Founder– COMMONWEALTH PROSPERITY INITIATIVE
Mahendrasinh C. Jadeja, fondly known as Dada, is a highly respected leader, philanthropist, and community figure with over 30 years of dedication to public service, business leadership, and social development. A proud Gujarati and prominent British community representative, he has worked tirelessly to improve lives in the UK and across developing nations, particularly India. Renowned for his charitable commitment, Mr. Jadeja has actively supported causes spanning education, women’s empowerment, healthcare, and disaster relief. He has led and mobilised fundraising initiatives for organisations such as Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and the Loomba Foundation, while also playing a key role in relief efforts following the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. A strong advocate of UK–India collaboration, Mr. Jadeja has helped build partnerships across sectors including education, healthcare, renewable energy, aviation, automobile technology, and tourism. In 2015, he led the UK Vibrant Saurashtra Business Delegation to India and shared the with India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. He currently holds several prominent roles, Founder and Chairman of Jardins Consultancy, Trustee of Pass it On (Homeless Charity), Brand Ambassador for the UN-recognised Loomba Foundation and advisor to World Book of Records. Mr. Jadeja also made history as the first Asian National President of the UK’s National Federation of Retail Newsagents (2004–2005) and later served as Vice Chairman and Founder Director of NFRN Mutual Insurance. Honoured with accolades such as the Bharat Gaurav Award at the British Parliament and the GOPIO Award, Mr. Jadeja lives by his lifelong motto—to serve—continuing to inspire communities and future generations worldwide.
⏰ 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Saturday 🥂 Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch

🥂 Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch

🥂 Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch

Post-Summit Celebration of Excellence, Diplomacy & Enterprise
📍 Members’ Dining Room, House of Commons, UK Parliament
📅 Saturday, 13 September 2025
⏰ 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
🔒 Status: Fully Booked – Invitation Only

🌟 Overview

The Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch marks the ceremonial close of the UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025. Held in the historic Members’ Dining Room of the House of Commons, this elegant, invite-only event celebrates distinguished contributions to enterprise, diplomacy, and global collaboration.

Sponsored by the World Book of Records, the Gala Lunch gathers prominent business leaders, diplomats, ministers, and changemakers for an afternoon of inspiration, dialogue, and recognition.

🎖️ Theme:

“Celebrating Global Collaboration & Leadership Excellence”

🕰️ Gala Lunch Schedule

TimeActivity12:30 PMGuest Arrival & Security Check-in (Parliament Entrance)1:00 PMWelcome Reception & Networking1:30 PMOpening Remarks – Lord Rami Ranger1:45 PMSilver Service Lunch Served2:45 PMSpecial Recognition Ceremony – Presented by World Book of Records3:15 PMReflections on UK–Africa–India Partnerships3:45 PMClosing Toast & Group Photo4:00 PMEvent Ends & Guests Depart

👥 Hosted By

Lord Rami Ranger CBE
Chairman, Sun Mark Ltd | Life Peer, House of Lords

In collaboration with the World Book of Records

🚫 Fully Booked – Thank You for Your Interest

Due to overwhelming demand, this gala is now fully booked. Attendance is strictly by invitation, and access to the venue requires advanced registration and official clearance. No walk-ins or last-minute substitutions can be accommodated.

We look forward to celebrating with our invited guests and thank all delegates for contributing to the success of the UK–Africa Business Summit.

📸 Photos and highlights will be available after the event on our official gallery:
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For questions or updates, please contact:
📧 mahendrasinhjadeja@gmail.com