Achievements

  • Funding the school over past 4 years
  • Extensive building renovations
  • Added educational toys and aids
  • New playground facilities
  • Assistance in the establishment of a community centre

Objectives

  • To secure a monthly grant of R20,000 (approx £1,400)

About Brighter Futures

Mission Statement

Brighter Futures SA is a non-profit organisation, established by a group of South Africans to deliver its mission statement via grants to "projects". As South Africans many of us were priviledged to have a sound education, which has served as a springboard to promising career opportunities - We would like to give those less fortunate the same opportunities.

Brighter Futures SA aims to raise funds by regular and/or one-off cash donations as well as fund raising events.

As of the 6th of May2004 Brighter Futures South Africa was recognised by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.Charity no.1103629

Committee Members

Chairperson: Sarah Vine-Morris
Secretary/Treasurer: Richard Vine-Morris
Members: Euan Nicholl, Rev. Gavin Lock, Lee-Ann Olivier

Brighter Futures South Africa was registered as a charity by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on the 6th May 2004 - Registered Charity No.1103629. We are also recognised by the Inland Revenue as a charity for tax purposes - reference number XR78448.

News

Sponsored car from General Motors

U Bumbano Pre-School were absolutely delighted to receive a sponsored car from General Motors in Port Elizabeth. This is an enormous help to the school, which means groceries and supplies can reach the school without the reliance on volunteers.

Soup kitchen

A soup kitchen has been established with the help of the Community of Welfare which reaches out to the entire community.

First shipment of mohair blankets

The weaving ladies are celebrating as their first shipment of Mohair blankets has reached the USA.

 

Thank you!