Charities South Africa Advocacy & Civil Rights Pride Shelter Trust
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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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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About 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 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

Founded
Headquarters
Cape Town, Oranjezicht
Operating in
1 countries

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
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 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar advocacy & civil rights 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

Pride Shelter Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cape Town, Oranjezicht, 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.

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 34/100.

Pride Shelter Trust is located in Cape Town, Oranjezicht, 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 a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in South Africa.

Pride Shelter 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.

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 a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in South Africa: Pride Shelter 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

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Empathy Over Punishment: Cape Town Pride Shelter’s Harm Reduction Approach - MambaOnline
Jul 2025
www.mambaonline.com
These organisations need your donations this festive season - Cape Town ETC
Dec 2023
www.capetownetc.com
PICS | 'We're treated like a sickness that spreads': Pride Shelter provides solace for LGBTQI+ community - News24
Jul 2022
www.news24.com
LGBTQIA+ shelter in Oranjezicht under strain and needs assistance - IOL
Jun 2022
iol.co.za
Africas First LGBTQ+ Shelter Needs Help to Gear Up for Winter - Good Things Guy
Apr 2022
www.goodthingsguy.com
Watch | Africa's first LGBTQ+ shelter needs help to gear up for winter - News24
Apr 2022
www.news24.com
Cape Town’s Pride Shelter needs your help - MambaOnline
Apr 2020
www.mambaonline.com
Pride Shelter, Africa’s only LGBTIQ+ shelter, addresses community concerns - MambaOnline
Mar 2020
www.mambaonline.com
Pride Shelter Trust, Africa’s only LGBTI shelter needs your help - MambaOnline
Apr 2019
www.mambaonline.com
LGBTI+ Pride and Bargain Buys at Pride Shelter Market Day - Cape Town Magazine
Apr 2018
www.capetownmagazine.com

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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

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 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, 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.