Pride Shelter Trust
1)We aim to provide support to the broader LGBTQ+ community, especially in the context of homo/trans prejudice, stigma and human rights abuse 2)To network with Civil society and …
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1)We aim to provide support to the broader LGBTQ+ community, especially in the context of homo/trans prejudice, stigma and human rights abuse 2)To network with Civil society and state organisations to ensure that issues and concerns get raised in the relevant context and that non-discriminatory policies are adhere to 3)To liaise and network for a broader base of community engagement in the context of human and mental health rights for the LGBTQIA+ community 4)To support the broad and diverse LGBTQIA+ community as a whole
Mission
1)We aim to provide support to the broader LGBTQ+ community, especially in the context of homo/trans prejudice, stigma and human rights abuse 2)To network with Civil society and state organisations to ensure that issues and concerns get raised in the relevant context and that non-discriminatory policies are adhere to 3)To liaise and network for a broader base of community engagement in the context of human and mental health rights for the LGBTQIA+ community 4)To support the broad and diverse LGBTQIA+ community as a whole
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Pride Shelter Trust has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than 91% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore South Africa data
- Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 1,142 advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore South Africa data
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPride Shelter Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Pride Shelter 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa is 51/100.
Pride Shelter Trust is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 1 Molteno rd.
Pride Shelter Trust is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in South Africa.
According to GiveRadar's records, Pride Shelter Trust 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.
1)We aim to provide support to the broader LGBTQ+ community, especially in the context of homo/trans prejudice, stigma and human rights abuse 2)To network with Civil society and state organisations to ensure that issues and concerns get raised in the relevant context and that non-discriminatory policies are adhere to 3)To liaise and network for a broader base of community engagement in the context of human and mental health rights for the LGBTQIA+ community 4)To support the broad and diverse LGBTQIA+ community as a whole Pride Shelter Trust is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2011.
Pride Shelter Trust 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.
Pride Shelter Trust 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.
Pride Shelter Trust 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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Latest news
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Empathy Over Punishment: Cape Town Pride Shelter’s Harm Reduction Approach - MambaOnline
PICS | 'We're treated like a sickness that spreads': Pride Shelter provides solace for LGBTQI+ community - News24
LGBTQIA+ shelter in Oranjezicht under strain and needs assistance - IOL
Africas First LGBTQ+ Shelter Needs Help to Gear Up for Winter - Good Things Guy
Watch | Africa's first LGBTQ+ shelter needs help to gear up for winter - News24
Cape Town’s Pride Shelter needs your help - MambaOnline
Pride Shelter, Africa’s only LGBTIQ+ shelter, addresses community concerns - MambaOnline
Pride Shelter Trust, Africa’s only LGBTI shelter needs your help - MambaOnline
LGBTI+ Pride and Bargain Buys at Pride Shelter Market Day - Cape Town Magazine
Cape Town’s Pride Shelter calls for new board members - MambaOnline
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
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Mission statement · Published
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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 · 2011
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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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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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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 Pride Shelter Trust
- What is Pride Shelter Trust?
- Pride Shelter Trust is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. 1)We aim to provide support to the broader LGBTQ+ community, especially in the context of homo/trans prejudice, stigma and human rights abuse 2)To network with Civil society and state organisations to ensure that issues and concerns get raised in the relevant context and that non-discriminatory policies are adhere to 3)To liaise and network for a broader base of community engagement in the context of human and mental health rights for the LGBTQIA+ community 4)To support the broad and diverse LGBTQIA+ community as a whole
- When was Pride Shelter Trust founded?
- Pride Shelter Trust was founded in 2011.
- Where is Pride Shelter Trust located?
- Headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
- Is Pride Shelter Trust trustworthy?
- Pride Shelter 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 Pride Shelter Trust's website?
- https://www.pridesheltertrust.org.za/
- Are donations to Pride Shelter 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.