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KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust

The KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is leading the transformation of Africa's first dedicated children's hospital - the KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital, a historic landmark in Durban, South Africa - …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust

The KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is leading the transformation of Africa's first dedicated children's hospital - the KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital, a historic landmark in Durban, South Africa - into a world-class Centre of Excellence for child and adolescent healthcare. In partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, we are restoring this once-forgotten hospital as a beacon of hope, with a particular focus on addressing critical gaps in neurodevelopmental and mental health services. Opened in 1931, the hospital provided care until 1984, when it was closed by the apartheid government because it treated children of all races. After decades of neglect, the Trust was established in 2011 to restore the facility through a public-private partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, …

Headquarters
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

The KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is leading the transformation of Africa's first dedicated children's hospital - the KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital, a historic landmark in Durban, South Africa - into a world-class Centre of Excellence for child and adolescent healthcare. In partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, we are restoring this once-forgotten hospital as a beacon of hope, with a particular focus on addressing critical gaps in neurodevelopmental and mental health services. Opened in 1931, the hospital provided care until 1984, when it was closed by the apartheid government because it treated children of all races. After decades of neglect, the Trust was established in 2011 to restore the facility through a public-private partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, with a dual mission: renovate the hospital and re-establish vital child and adolescent services. Today, it stands as a symbol of renewal and equity, ensuring that every child and adolescent has access to care.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags
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. 5 similar health in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 34

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

KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust 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 health charities in South Africa is 34/100.

KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Its registered address is 10 Prince Street.

KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in South Africa.

KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. 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.

The KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is leading the transformation of Africa's first dedicated children's hospital - the KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital, a historic landmark in Durban, South Africa - into a world-class Centre of Excellence for child and adolescent healthcare. In partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, we are restoring this once-forgotten hospital as a beacon of hope, with a particular focus on addressing critical gaps in neurodevelopmental and mental health services. Opened in 1931, the hospital provided care until 1984, when it was closed by the apartheid government because it treated children of all races. After decades of neglect, the Trust was established in 2011 to restore the facility... KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is classified as a health organization registered in South Africa.

Among health charities registered in South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

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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

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Leads World Mental Health Awareness Day at Children’s Hospital - kznonline.gov.za
Apr 2025
www.kznonline.gov.za
Ad agency to help with restoration of KwaZulu-Natal Children’s Hospital - IOL
Oct 2022
iol.co.za
South African Children's Hospital Closed Under Apartheid To Reopen - KERA News
Sep 2012
www.keranews.org

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Peer charities

Other health in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust This page 35 - -
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Ann Harding Cheshire Home 35 - -
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa 35 - -
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The Hope Exchange (r/a The Carpenter's Shop) 33 - -

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
Mar 25, 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 KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust

What is KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust?
KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is a health nonprofit organization based in Durban, South Africa. The KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust is leading the transformation of Africa's first dedicated children's hospital - the KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital, a historic landmark in Durban, South Africa - into a world-class Centre of Excellence for child and adolescent healthcare. In partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, we are restoring this once-forgotten hospital as a beacon of hope, with a particular focus on addressing critical gaps in neurodevelopmental and mental health services. Opened in 1931, the hospital provided care until 1984, when it was closed by the apartheid government because it treated children of all races. After decades of neglect, the Trust was established in 2011 to restore the facility through a public-private partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, with a dual mission: renovate the hospital and re-establish vital child and adolescent services. Today, it stands as a symbol of renewal and equity, ensuring that every child and adolescent has access to care.
Where is KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust located?
Headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
Is KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust trustworthy?
KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust 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 KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust's website?
http://www.kznchildrenshospital.org
Are donations to KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust 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.