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Altus Sport

VISION Live with integrity to make a positive change in someone's life MISSION Utilizing sport to unlock the compassionate and positive energy in each person OBJECTIVES 1 promote …

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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 Altus Sport

VISION Live with integrity to make a positive change in someone's life MISSION Utilizing sport to unlock the compassionate and positive energy in each person OBJECTIVES 1 promote an active and healthy lifestyle 2 reinforce respect, kindness, leadership skills and values 3 promote gender equality, combatting abuse and highlighting rights and responsibilities 4 empower female participants and add knowledge related to general health, reproductive health and hygiene 5 improve literacy levels and creative thinking 6 empower unemployed youth through personal development, leadership skills, upgrade their values and improve their employability chances. 7 instil entrepreneurship skills 8 broaden knowledge on the environment and producing product Main SDG' supported although many are interlinked: SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING Promote nutritious and …

Founded
Headquarters
Pretoria, Gauteng
Operating in
South Africa

Mission

VISION Live with integrity to make a positive change in someone's life MISSION Utilizing sport to unlock the compassionate and positive energy in each person OBJECTIVES 1 promote an active and healthy lifestyle 2 reinforce respect, kindness, leadership skills and values 3 promote gender equality, combatting abuse and highlighting rights and responsibilities 4 empower female participants and add knowledge related to general health, reproductive health and hygiene 5 improve literacy levels and creative thinking 6 empower unemployed youth through personal development, leadership skills, upgrade their values and improve their employability chances. 7 instil entrepreneurship skills 8 broaden knowledge on the environment and producing product Main SDG' supported although many are interlinked: SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING Promote nutritious and fresh food eating habits. Put fun into physical activity, encourage healthy lifestyles, mental health and well-being. SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION Increase skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Training of children in vulnerable situations. Ensure that youth, both male and female, achieve the required literacy and numeracy levels. Support literacy on various levels. We believe knowledge is power and basic money management a necessity for all. SDG 5: GENDER EQUALITY Ensure girl's / women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in economic and public life. End all forms of discrimination against women and girls and eliminate all forms of violence. SDG 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES Empower unemployed youths to become role models and leaders in their community. Provide opportunity to earn their own livelihoods. SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION Sharing information on eco- friendly environment, experiencing sustainable food sources, and water usage. SDG 16: PEACE, JUSTICE & STRONG INSTITUTIONS Strive for peace, stability, human rights, and effective governanc

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 51

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NPO Directorate deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Altus Sport with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • Established in 1994, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 91% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 1,142 advocacy & civil rights 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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  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Altus Sport is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 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.

Altus Sport 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa is 51/100.

Altus Sport is located in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Altus Sport is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in South Africa.

According to GiveRadar's records, Altus Sport 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.

VISION Live with integrity to make a positive change in someone's life MISSION Utilizing sport to unlock the compassionate and positive energy in each person OBJECTIVES 1 promote an active and healthy lifestyle 2 reinforce respect, kindness, leadership skills and values 3 promote gender equality, combatting abuse and highlighting rights and responsibilities 4 empower female participants and add knowledge related to general health, reproductive health and hygiene 5 improve literacy levels and creative thinking 6 empower unemployed youth through personal development, leadership skills, upgrade their values and improve their employability chances. 7 instil entrepreneurship skills 8 broaden knowledge on the environment and producing product Main SDG' supported although many are... Altus Sport is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 1994.

Altus Sport 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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Taxes

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

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Tshwane hosts send-off for Altus Sport participants heading to Festival 24 in Paris - The Citizen
Jul 2024
www.citizen.co.za

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Cause areas in South Africa

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 33,060
Social Services 26,666
Youth Development 18,115
Education 12,606
Health 8,358
Arts & Culture 7,708
Religion 4,163
International 1,871
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 1,142
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Most common causes in South Africa

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 20,312
Early Childhood 20,020
Youth Development 6,538
Arts & Culture 5,272
Health 5,054
Hunger 4,224
Disability 2,877
Religion 2,171

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 11, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 11, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1994
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Altus Sport

What is Altus Sport?
Altus Sport is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Pretoria, South Africa. VISION Live with integrity to make a positive change in someone's life MISSION Utilizing sport to unlock the compassionate and positive energy in each person OBJECTIVES 1 promote an active and healthy lifestyle 2 reinforce respect, kindness, leadership skills and values 3 promote gender equality, combatting abuse and highlighting rights and responsibilities 4 empower female participants and add knowledge related to general health, reproductive health and hygiene 5 improve literacy levels and creative thinking 6 empower unemployed youth through personal development, leadership skills, upgrade their values and improve their employability chances. 7 instil entrepreneurship skills 8 broaden knowledge on the environment and producing product Main SDG' supported although many are interlinked: SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING Promote nutritious and fresh food eating habits. Put fun into physical activity, encourage healthy lifestyles, mental health and well-being. SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION Increase skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Training of children in vulnerable situations. Ensure that youth, both male and female, achieve the required literacy and numeracy levels. Support literacy on various levels. We believe knowledge is power and basic money management a necessity for all. SDG 5: GENDER EQUALITY Ensure girl's / women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in economic and public life. End all forms of discrimination against women and girls and eliminate all forms of violence. SDG 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES Empower unemployed youths to become role models and leaders in their community. Provide opportunity to earn their own livelihoods. SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION Sharing information on eco- friendly environment, experiencing sustainable food sources, and water usage. SDG 16: PEACE, JUSTICE & STRONG INSTITUTIONS Strive for peace, stability, human rights, and effective governanc
When was Altus Sport founded?
Altus Sport was founded in 1994.
Where is Altus Sport located?
Headquartered in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Altus Sport trustworthy?
Altus Sport 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 Altus Sport's website?
https://www.altussport.co.za
Are donations to Altus Sport 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.