Hearts of Hope

Giving children back their childhood

Johannesburg, Gauteng · South Africa Reg 033-126 NPO (NPO Directorate) Human Services
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What we do Giving children back their childhood Hearts of Hope is a transitional children’s home based in Johannesburg, providing a turning point opportunity of personal and individualised nurturing care […]

Mission

To give orphaned and vulnerable children a turning point through personal, individualized and nurturing care. Hearts of Hope supports each child’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being in a safe home environment.

Founder story

Hearts of Hope began with Christian volunteers serving at a Johannesburg children’s home in 1997. They witnessed the effects of institutional care and the HIV/AIDS crisis on children who lacked treatment and individualized support. In 2003, the volunteers established an …

Hearts of Hope began with Christian volunteers serving at a Johannesburg children’s home in 1997. They witnessed the effects of institutional care and the HIV/AIDS crisis on children who lacked treatment and individualized support. In 2003, the volunteers established an ecumenical organization to create a Christian home offering continuous personal care to six orphaned and abandoned children. They purchased a house in Wendywood and subsequently expanded to four properties.

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NPO Directorate
Government register · 033-126 NPO
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Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 6/30
Financial documents published on website +6
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 6/20
No officers disclosed 0
No officer titles disclosed 0
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 15/20
Updated within 1 year +15
Newer data needed for full score 0
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

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  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in South Africa GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 2004, it predates 90% of the charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 5 similar human services charities in South Africa.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
53 Peer average
36

Cause areas in South Africa

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Community Development
33,059
Social Services
26,666
Youth Development
18,117
Education
12,581
Health
8,353
Arts & Culture
7,707
Religion
4,163
International
1,871
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Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)

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Last updated
August 29, 2026
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Registry checked
August 29, 2026
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Profile completeness
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Hearts of Hope

Hearts of Hope is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 033-126 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

What we do Giving children back their childhood Hearts of Hope is a transitional children’s home based in Johannesburg, providing a turning point opportunity of personal and individualised nurturing care […] Hearts of Hope is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2004.

Hearts of Hope's official registration number is 033-126 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.

Hearts of Hope is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 81 Bessemer Street, Wendywood.

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Quick facts about Hearts of Hope

What is Hearts of Hope?
Hearts of Hope is a human services non-profit company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. What we do Giving children back their childhood Hearts of Hope is a transitional children’s home based in Johannesburg, providing a turning point opportunity of personal and individualised nurturing care […]
When was Hearts of Hope founded?
Hearts of Hope was founded in 2004.
Where is Hearts of Hope located?
Headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Hearts of Hope trustworthy?
Hearts of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Hearts of Hope's registration number?
Registration: 033-126 NPO (South Africa).
What is Hearts of Hope's website?
https://heartsofhope.org.za/
Are donations to Hearts of Hope 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.