Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline, has given more than £16,000 to groups, associations and charities in the area.
The monies have been raised with the help of its customers and paid out as a contribution each month. Some groups and associations, including Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park, Carnegie Dojo, and Dunfermline & Carnegie Cricket Club, have now benefitted from the initiative more than once.
Chef/Proprietor at Dhoom, Daneshawar Prasad, said: “It is our absolute pleasure to give back to our local community, and we are really pleased to have been able to hand over such a significant total in the last twelve months. 2025 has been one of our best years yet, in terms of donating to the causes that matter most to use, but also in regard to winning yet more awards and accolades for the business, including our fourth in a row AA Rosette. It represents one of our proudest achievements to date.
“When it comes to awards, the ones that are voted for by the public really mean the most,” said Prasad. “It’s heartening to receive acclaim from other hospitality professionals, chefs and food critics, and so on, but at the end of the day the opinions that matter most to us are our customers who unceasingly support our ever-changing street food menus.
“Giving back matters to us. We know that the money raised is really making such a huge difference. I’d like to extend a personal thanks to every customer that has supported our community gifting initiative at Dhoom. It may not seem much, but when it’s all combined together, we are able to give a really good amount every month, helping charities, and keeping activities going that people enjoy.
“We look forward to raising a good total again next year, and perhaps we will surpass £16,000. We will just have to wait and see.”
