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Issy Geshen Lamont Home

To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.

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33
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Issy Geshen Lamont Home

To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.

Headquarters
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
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 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 52

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

Issy Geshen Lamont Home is a registered health nonprofit based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for health charities in South Africa.

Issy Geshen Lamont Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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 health charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Issy Geshen Lamont Home is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Issy Geshen Lamont Home is classified as a Health organization, registered in South Africa.

Issy Geshen Lamont Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people. Issy Geshen Lamont Home is classified as a health organization registered in South Africa.

Among health charities registered in South Africa: Issy Geshen Lamont Home's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is below the peer average of 52/100.

Issy Geshen Lamont Home 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

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Uhlelelwe izinsuku ezine owokwamuke­la oweBig Brother - PressReader
Apr 2026
www.pressreader.com
Issy Geshen Lamont Home Marks Human Rights Month and Social Workers' Day by Honouring the Dignity of Older Persons - Med
Mar 2026
www.mediaupdate.co.za
Issy Geshen Lamont Home Celebrates 65 Years of Dignity, Care and Community Impact - Good Things Guy
Oct 2025
www.goodthingsguy.com
Issy Geshen Lamont Home Celebrates 65 Years of Dignity, Care and Community Impact - Good Things Guy
Oct 2025
www.goodthingsguy.com
Old-Age Home Sees Drop In Food Donations, Rallies Community for Support - Good Things Guy
Nov 2023
www.goodthingsguy.com
Old Aged Home for Vulnerable Elderly Gets Much-Needed Makeover - Good Things Guy
Sep 2023
www.goodthingsguy.com
Elderly at Issy Geshen Home knit toys for underprivileged children - Rising Sun Newspapers
Jun 2023
risingsunnewspapers.co.za
Restoring Dignity to the Elderly Remains Top Priority in Lamontville Township - Good Things Guy
Apr 2022
www.goodthingsguy.com
Old Aged Home Aims to Restore Dignity to Township Elderly - Good Things Guy
Apr 2022
www.goodthingsguy.com
KZN unrest: Old age homes running out of food - GroundUp
Jul 2021
groundup.org.za

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Peer charities

Other health in South Africa, by integrity assessment

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
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 4, 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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Issy Geshen Lamont Home

What is Issy Geshen Lamont Home?
Issy Geshen Lamont Home is a health nonprofit organization based in Durban, South Africa. To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.
Where is Issy Geshen Lamont Home located?
Headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
Is Issy Geshen Lamont Home trustworthy?
Issy Geshen Lamont Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 Issy Geshen Lamont Home's website?
http://www.issygeshen.co.za
Are donations to Issy Geshen Lamont Home 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.