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Lesedi la Batho

Lesedi la Batho is a Christian faith-based non-governmental organisation that seeks to inspire, empower, motivate, engage and equip the youth and the community at large through sport, education, …

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

About Lesedi la Batho

Making South Africa a beacon of hope by providing our youth and community with the opportunities and skills to realize their full potential and purpose. Ensuring members of our society become...

Founded
Headquarters
Mabopane, Gauteng
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Lesedi la Batho is a Christian faith-based non-governmental organisation that seeks to inspire, empower, motivate, engage and equip the youth and the community at large through sport, education, skills training and social enterprise development, community wellness and arts & culture.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
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 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 36

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

Lesedi la Batho is a registered human services nonprofit based in Mabopane, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Lesedi la Batho 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 human services charities in South Africa is 36/100.

Lesedi la Batho is located in Mabopane, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is Lesedi la Batho Community Centre.

Lesedi la Batho is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in South Africa.

Lesedi la Batho 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.

Making South Africa a beacon of hope by providing our youth and community with the opportunities and skills to realize their full potential and purpose. Ensuring members of our society become... Lesedi la Batho is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among human services charities registered in South Africa: Lesedi la Batho's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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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

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

North organisation teaches learners food gardening - The Citizen
Jun 2020
www.citizen.co.za
Mabopane social market promotes local artists - The Citizen
May 2018
www.citizen.co.za
Mabopane NGO a ‘beacon of hope’ for the vulnerable - The Citizen
May 2018
www.citizen.co.za
Planting the seeds of tolerance in South Africa through soccer - UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
Aug 2012
www.unhcr.org

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Peer charities

Other human services in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lesedi la Batho This page 35 - -
Future Families 37 - -
Woodside Sanctuary 37 - -
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund 37 - -
Health Opportunity Partnership and Empowerment in Africa 35 - -
Hearts of Hope 35 - -
Abraham Kriel Bambanani NPC 35 - -
Thusanang Trust 35 - -
CHoiCe Trust 35 - -

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 22, 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

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 Lesedi la Batho

What is Lesedi la Batho?
Lesedi la Batho is a human services nonprofit organization based in Mabopane, South Africa. Making South Africa a beacon of hope by providing our youth and community with the opportunities and skills to realize their full potential and purpose. Ensuring members of our society become...
When was Lesedi la Batho founded?
Lesedi la Batho was founded in 2011.
Where is Lesedi la Batho located?
Headquartered in Mabopane, South Africa.
Is Lesedi la Batho trustworthy?
Lesedi la Batho 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 Lesedi la Batho's website?
http://www.lesedilabatho.co.za
Are donations to Lesedi la Batho 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.