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How your support helps Thembisa

The Thembisa Trust relies on funding and donations to continue helping disadvantaged individuals and communities. 

In both South Africa and Zimbabwe large numbers of people – in particular, children – need a helping hand in order to have a chance at living a fulfilling life. Your donations can make a real difference to some people’s lives. We’re incredibly grateful to all individuals and companies who support us.

Ways to support

  • Make one-off donations or donate on a regular basis.

  • Donate through CAF using the provided form

  • Plan a fund-raising activity – see the Fundraising page

  • Leave a gift in your will

  • Promote our events and tell others – especially anyone with a heart for the poor in Africa – about The Thembisa Trust

  • To find out more about the projects we support, and to find out what you can do to help, you can contact us at

Fund-raising

We have one main fund-raising event each year – a garden party and braai held in the summer. We love to meet our supporters at the braai but are also hugely grateful for donations from those who cannot attend!

We encourage our supporters to plan their own events. In the past, supporters have raised funds for Thembisa by:

  • Organising an afternoon tea or lunch and asking attendees for a donation
  • Asking for donations to Thembisa in lieu of gifts for birthdays or other special occasions
  • Asking their employers to support Thembisa as part of the employer’s charity policy
  • Getting sponsorship for a demanding activity like a swim or marathon
  • Asking for donations in memory of somebody to be sent to Thembisa
  • Leaving a bequest to Thembisa in their will.

What could YOU do? Let us know of any plans and we can provide information on how to ensure gift aid is collected.

Ways to fundraise

Can your company help Thembisa bring hope to those who need it most?

We are looking for corporate sponsors to help us give even more to the amazing charities we support in South Africa and Zimbabwe. We work closely with our carefully chosen charities to ensure that all funds are spent as expected, getting regular reports from each one. We also take care of all the admin and ensure your donations are sent through the Charities Aid Foundation.
If you are interested in supporting us, please get in touch and we will share more information.
Ways to fundraise
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Handmade gifts from Africa

At our shop you will find a large selection of cards and a small selection of African handmade gifts such as tablecloths and peg bags for sale.
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