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At KAWS, we give animals a second chance. We rescue, care for, and rehome animals in need while working with our community to promote kindness and responsible
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society has a partial profile.
- Established in 2001, it predates 89% of the animal welfare charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 73% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and phone on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 79% of the 382 animal welfare charities in South Africa it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKnysna Plett Animal Welfare Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 009-263 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society's official registration number is 009-263 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 animal welfare charities in South Africa is 51/100.
Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society is located in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.
According to GiveRadar's records, Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society 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.
At KAWS, we give animals a second chance. We rescue, care for, and rehome animals in need while working with our community to promote kindness and responsible Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2001.
Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society is registered in South Africa. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society is registered in South Africa. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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- Registration and legal identity
- South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
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What we know and don't know
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2001
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Financial dataNo NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society
- What is Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society?
- Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society is a animal welfare voluntary association based in Knysna, South Africa. At KAWS, we give animals a second chance. We rescue, care for, and rehome animals in need while working with our community to promote kindness and responsible
- When was Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society founded?
- Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society was founded in 2001.
- Where is Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society located?
- Headquartered in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa.
- Is Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society trustworthy?
- Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society's registration number?
- Registration: 009-263 NPO (South Africa).
- What is Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society's website?
- https://knysnaanimalwelfare.co.za/
- Are donations to Knysna Plett Animal Welfare Society 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.