Arts + Education
Backing the mentors, coaches and community builders giving young South Africans a safe place to grow, a hot meal, and a reason to believe in what comes next.
Where a generation's potential meets its hardest odds
Across the Cape Flats, the Eastern Cape and beyond, young people grow up navigating unemployment, gang pressure and under-resourced schools. The organisations in this portfolio meet them where they are: at the surf break, on the pitch, in aftercare classrooms and children's homes. Each one pairs a hook that draws young people in with the mentorship, meals and life skills that keep them moving forward.
Vetted charities. Direct giving. Zero admin layers
Every charity in this portfolio has passed our Trust Index due diligence covering NPO registration, financial transparency and independent governance. Helpmore does not collect or hold your donation; we connect you directly to the charity, so your full contribution lands where the work happens. Our team then supports each organisation with capacity building, visibility and ongoing accountability.
Trust promise: if a charity in this portfolio ever falls short of our transparency criteria, it is removed from the Trust Index until rectified.
Five charities, one mission: a fair start for every young person
Each organisation links to its full listing on the Helpmore Trust Index, where you can review its rating, story and donation details.
★ 10-Star Rated
CyfaDance
★ 10-Star Rated
African Angels
★ 10-Star Rated
Make A Difference Foundation
★ 10-Star Rated
Sinethemba
★ 10-Star Rated
Zone 17 Langa
The impact of this portfolio, in numbers
Figures aggregated from the five member charities' most recent reporting. Placeholder values shown pending final data.
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