The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe in the United Kingdom has been established for over one hundred and sixty years. Today, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) remains the oldest established religious voluntary organisation in the UK of South Asian origin. Zoroastrians are recognised as one of the nine world faith communities in the UK, although we are the smallest. ZTFE being the premier Zoroastrian organisation represents the interest of the Zoroastrian community with the UK Government, interfaith, religious and educational institutions. It continues to serve the community in Europe both at national and international levels from the secretariat at the magnificent Grade II* listed art-deco Zoroastrian Centre in the London Borough of Harrow. We at the ZTFE strive and succeed in building cohesion and happiness between Mazdayasni Zarathushtis from different parts of the World and of different ages, together with family and friends.
Tirgan celebrated at ZTFE honouring fellowship and progressing together in harmony
News: Javid Canteenwala has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026, in recognition of his services to philanthropy and charity. The honour marks one of the highest forms of national recognition for charitable and voluntary service, and reflects more than three decades of sustained contribution to charitable governance and community life alongside a distinguished career in international finance.
The honour was conferred by His Majesty King Charles III on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Sir Keir Starmer, and the Cabinet Office.
Mr Canteenwala chairs the Audit, Finance and Investment Committee of the Coutts Foundation, the independent charitable foundation supported by Coutts, the private bank long associated with the Royal Family. The Foundation works to tackle the causes and consequences of poverty in the communities where the bank has a presence, with a current focus on supporting vulnerable women and girls and empowering young people through the performing arts. In this role he oversees the Foundation's financial governance, audit and investment stewardship, ensuring its endowment is managed responsibly in the service of its charitable mission.
He has also served as trustee and treasurer of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) for over twenty years. The ZTFE is the oldest established South Asian, faith-based voluntary organisation in the United Kingdom. He serves additionally as a director and treasurer of the World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce UK (WZCC-UK), where he remains an active member of the committee.
He was previously a trustee and chair of the resources committee of Community Links, a national charity supporting some of the country's most deprived communities, where he helped steer the organisation through a critical period of financial and governance change. He has also served as trustee and founding chair of the audit and finance committee of the British Postal Museum & Archive, and as a trustee of the Contemporary Art Society, and he continues to advise charities and start-up businesses, lending financial and governance expertise across the voluntary and entrepreneurial sectors.
Alongside his voluntary work, Mr Canteenwala is Chief Financial Officer for the UK & EMEA region at Compagnie Financière Tradition S.A., one of the world's largest interdealer brokers. He was formerly Group Financial Controller of the CLS Group, which operates the world's largest multi-currency cash settlement system for the foreign exchange market, with earlier senior roles at UBS Wealth Management, Barclays and KPMG. He holds a degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from London Business School, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).
The honour was conferred by His Majesty King Charles III on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Sir Keir Starmer, and the Cabinet Office.
Mr Canteenwala chairs the Audit, Finance and Investment Committee of the Coutts Foundation, the independent charitable foundation supported by Coutts, the private bank long associated with the Royal Family. The Foundation works to tackle the causes and consequences of poverty in the communities where the bank has a presence, with a current focus on supporting vulnerable women and girls and empowering young people through the performing arts. In this role he oversees the Foundation's financial governance, audit and investment stewardship, ensuring its endowment is managed responsibly in the service of its charitable mission.
He has also served as trustee and treasurer of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) for over twenty years. The ZTFE is the oldest established South Asian, faith-based voluntary organisation in the United Kingdom. He serves additionally as a director and treasurer of the World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce UK (WZCC-UK), where he remains an active member of the committee.
He was previously a trustee and chair of the resources committee of Community Links, a national charity supporting some of the country's most deprived communities, where he helped steer the organisation through a critical period of financial and governance change. He has also served as trustee and founding chair of the audit and finance committee of the British Postal Museum & Archive, and as a trustee of the Contemporary Art Society, and he continues to advise charities and start-up businesses, lending financial and governance expertise across the voluntary and entrepreneurial sectors.
Alongside his voluntary work, Mr Canteenwala is Chief Financial Officer for the UK & EMEA region at Compagnie Financière Tradition S.A., one of the world's largest interdealer brokers. He was formerly Group Financial Controller of the CLS Group, which operates the world's largest multi-currency cash settlement system for the foreign exchange market, with earlier senior roles at UBS Wealth Management, Barclays and KPMG. He holds a degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from London Business School, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).
Previous events:
Thursday, 23 April 2026: ZTFE Trustee Dorab Mistry, ZTFE Resident Priest Ervad Yazad Bhadha and ZTFE InterFaith Officer Dr. Ruzbeh Hodiwala represented the Zoroastrian Community at the Interfaith St. Georges' Day walk on Thursday 23, April 2026. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/our-duty-is-to-bring-people-together-interfaith-st-georges-day-events-seek-to-counter-hatred
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Booking link Heritage Celebration and Musical Concert
Booking link Heritage Celebration and Musical Concert
Sunday 22nd March 2026 – 4:30pm
Ava Parabh Jashan & Boi Ceremony
A Jashan ceremony sponsored by Phiroze, Roshan, and Late Homi D Munshi Fund will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Boi ceremony to celebrate the Shahenshai AvaParab. All are welcome!
Ava Parabh Jashan & Boi Ceremony
A Jashan ceremony sponsored by Phiroze, Roshan, and Late Homi D Munshi Fund will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Boi ceremony to celebrate the Shahenshai AvaParab. All are welcome!
ZTFE has been celebrating the Zoroastrian festival of Jamsheedi NoRuz in the UK since 1906! We warmly invite you to join us for the 120th celebration of Jamsheedi NoRuz on Saturday 21st March 2026 at 5:30pm at the Zoroastrian Centre.
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See glimpse of the TOYZ Nowruz Party :
a unique collaboration between the Zoroastrian Migration Project, Fun Club, YZs & CZC to bring you a fun packed day of intergenerational activities including a session about inspirational Zoroastrian women for International Women’s Day, learning about the Nowruz HaftSeen Table and fun games READ the full details. https://youtu.be/SZo7EkYuABo?si=7ErJe_IipPMfEIxd |
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The ZTFE strives to build harmony and cohesion in Society including through InterFaith Events
Ratan Tata the true Son of India born 28 Dec 1937 passed on to his heavenly above on 09 Oct 2024.
The Uthamna Prayers for the Late Padma Vibhushan Osta Ratan Naval Tata was held in the Zoroastrian Centre, Zoroastrian Trust funds of Europe (ZTFE), Harrow, London, on Friday 11 Oct 2024, at 3.30 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtJpAYXwCM
The Uthamna Prayers for the Late Padma Vibhushan Osta Ratan Naval Tata was held in the Zoroastrian Centre, Zoroastrian Trust funds of Europe (ZTFE), Harrow, London, on Friday 11 Oct 2024, at 3.30 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtJpAYXwCM
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