UK Registered Charity No. 1120204
SA Registered Charity No. IT239/2003


"You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars”

Desiderata

Established in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003, the Foundation provides funds to other Public Benefit Organisations as well as undertaking Public Benefit Activities itself.

Our Vision
The Foundation aims, though sustainable grants and projects, to provide opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities in southern Africa to achieve their own goals, giving them hope for a better future.

How the Foundation Operates
All donations received are invested by the Trustees so as to create the maximum possible amount of revenue. Management of the Foundation's capital is carried out by professional fund managers, with whom the Trustees have negotiated "at cost" fees. All work undertaken by the Trustees is entirely voluntary. The foundation has no paid staff. The Trustees continuously strive to ensure that the maximum amount of revenue reaches the intended beneficiaries, and that the minimum amount is spent on administrative costs. (Total Admin costs for 2009 amounted to 7.5% of Total Investment Revenue.)

The Trustees identify suitable beneficiaries. Before any funds are made available full details of how and where the funds will be used must be provided by any potential beneficiary. The Trustees then decide on the allocation of funds.

The Trustees carry out periodic visits to each beneficiary to monitor progress and ensure all funds are being spent correctly as intended.