African Conservation Trust
Project Rhino is a collaborative association of 65 like-minded organizations, comprising 38 member reserves (private, government, and community reserves) and 27 non-reserve members. Together, we facilitate targeted conservation …
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Project Rhino is a collaborative association of 65 like-minded organizations, comprising 38 member reserves (private, government, and community reserves) and 27 non-reserve members. Together, we facilitate targeted conservation interventions to eradicate rhino poaching and safeguard the white and black rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our key aims: - Maximize Impact: Prevent project duplication and consolidate member resources for maximum effect. - Ensure Collaboration: Facilitate coordination, communication, and information sharing across all member organizations. - Drive Awareness & Education: Educate the public and rural communities bordering KZN game reserves. - Build Trust & Support: Create a common vision, establish public credibility, and act as a centralized communications hub for media and government. - Enable Growth: Provide a credible platform for …
Mission
Project Rhino is a collaborative association of 65 like-minded organizations, comprising 38 member reserves (private, government, and community reserves) and 27 non-reserve members. Together, we facilitate targeted conservation interventions to eradicate rhino poaching and safeguard the white and black rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our key aims: - Maximize Impact: Prevent project duplication and consolidate member resources for maximum effect. - Ensure Collaboration: Facilitate coordination, communication, and information sharing across all member organizations. - Drive Awareness & Education: Educate the public and rural communities bordering KZN game reserves. - Build Trust & Support: Create a common vision, establish public credibility, and act as a centralized communications hub for media and government. - Enable Growth: Provide a credible platform for fundraising and partnerships. - Measure and Improve: Actively review activities, benchmark successes, and identify shortfalls in poaching interventions.
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GiveRadar's verified records show African Conservation Trust with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.
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- Established in 2000, it predates 94% of the animal welfare charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 382 animal welfare charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore South Africa data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAfrican Conservation Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
African Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in South Africa is 51/100.
African Conservation Trust is located in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years. Its registered address is 41 Devonshire Lane.
African Conservation Trust is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in South Africa.
According to GiveRadar's records, African Conservation Trust is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate and overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Project Rhino is a collaborative association of 65 like-minded organizations, comprising 38 member reserves (private, government, and community reserves) and 27 non-reserve members. Together, we facilitate targeted conservation interventions to eradicate rhino poaching and safeguard the white and black rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our key aims: - Maximize Impact: Prevent project duplication and consolidate member resources for maximum effect. - Ensure Collaboration: Facilitate coordination, communication, and information sharing across all member organizations. - Drive Awareness & Education: Educate the public and rural communities bordering KZN game reserves. - Build Trust & Support: Create a common vision, establish public credibility, and act as a centralized communications hub for media... African Conservation Trust is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2000.
African Conservation Trust is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
African Conservation Trust is registered in South Africa. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
African Conservation Trust is registered in South Africa. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Latest news
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African Conservation Trust Scoops Kudu Award for Empowering Communities and Protecting Wildlife - Good Things Guy
African Conservation Trust Scoops Kudu Award for Empowering Communities and Protecting Wildlife - Good Things Guy
African Conservation Trust Shares Story of Farmer Who Landed His Dream Client - Good Things Guy
African Conservation Trust Shares Story of Farmer Who Landed His Dream Client - Good Things Guy
African Conservation Trust Tackles Soil Erosion to Protect Water Supply - Good Things Guy
African Conservation Trust Tackles Soil Erosion to Protect Water Supply - Good Things Guy
African Conservation Trust – What does it do? - SA Good News
International Youth Day 2022: More action for youth in conservation - African Wildlife Foundation
Africa Protected Areas Congress marks a historic commitment for African conservation - African Wildlife Foundation
Kigali summit 2022 unveils African-led conservation scheme - FairPlanet
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2000
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Financial dataNo NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about African Conservation Trust
- What is African Conservation Trust?
- African Conservation Trust is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Hilton, South Africa. Project Rhino is a collaborative association of 65 like-minded organizations, comprising 38 member reserves (private, government, and community reserves) and 27 non-reserve members. Together, we facilitate targeted conservation interventions to eradicate rhino poaching and safeguard the white and black rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our key aims: - Maximize Impact: Prevent project duplication and consolidate member resources for maximum effect. - Ensure Collaboration: Facilitate coordination, communication, and information sharing across all member organizations. - Drive Awareness & Education: Educate the public and rural communities bordering KZN game reserves. - Build Trust & Support: Create a common vision, establish public credibility, and act as a centralized communications hub for media and government. - Enable Growth: Provide a credible platform for fundraising and partnerships. - Measure and Improve: Actively review activities, benchmark successes, and identify shortfalls in poaching interventions.
- When was African Conservation Trust founded?
- African Conservation Trust was founded in 2000.
- Where is African Conservation Trust located?
- Headquartered in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Is African Conservation Trust trustworthy?
- African Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is African Conservation Trust's website?
- http://www.projectrhinokzn.org
- Are donations to African Conservation Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.