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Centre for Policy Studies

Reg 028-340 NPO · NPO Directorate
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Centre for Policy Studies

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Founded
Foundation type
Non-Profit Company (NPC)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centre for Policy Studies is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 028-340 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Centre for Policy Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Centre for Policy Studies is registered in South Africa. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Centre for Policy Studies is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a NPC.

Centre for Policy Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). Visit the Centre for Policy Studies profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in South Africa: Centre for Policy Studies's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Centre for Policy Studies 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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Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

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 Centre for Policy Studies

What is Centre for Policy Studies?
Centre for Policy Studies is a advocacy & civil rights non-profit company, South Africa.
When was Centre for Policy Studies founded?
Centre for Policy Studies was founded in 2003.
Where is Centre for Policy Studies located?
Headquartered in South Africa.
Is Centre for Policy Studies trustworthy?
Centre for Policy Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Centre for Policy Studies's registration number?
Registration: 028-340 NPO (South Africa).
Are donations to Centre for Policy Studies 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.