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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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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About 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 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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal
Operating in
1 countries

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 35

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

African Conservation Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

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 35/100.

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 a Animal Welfare organization, registered in South Africa.

African Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among animal welfare charities registered in South Africa: African Conservation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Community Custodians Share Joys of Preserved Rock Art in Drakensberg - Good Things Guy
Apr 2025
www.goodthingsguy.com
African Conservation Trust Scoops Kudu Award for Empowering Communities and Protecting Wildlife - Good Things Guy
Dec 2024
www.goodthingsguy.com
African Conservation Trust Scoops Kudu Award for Empowering Communities and Protecting Wildlife - Good Things Guy
Dec 2024
www.goodthingsguy.com
African Conservation Trust Shares Story of Farmer Who Landed His Dream Client - Good Things Guy
Nov 2024
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African Conservation Trust Shares Story of Farmer Who Landed His Dream Client - Good Things Guy
Nov 2024
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African Conservation Trust Tackles Soil Erosion to Protect Water Supply - Good Things Guy
Mar 2024
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African Conservation Trust Tackles Soil Erosion to Protect Water Supply - Good Things Guy
Mar 2024
www.goodthingsguy.com
African Conservation Trust – What does it do? - SA Good News
Apr 2023
www.sagoodnews.co.za
International Youth Day 2022: More action for youth in conservation - African Wildlife Foundation
Aug 2022
www.awf.org
Africa Protected Areas Congress marks a historic commitment for African conservation - African Wildlife Foundation
Aug 2022
www.awf.org

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 22, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, 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.