Seed
Mission SEED contributes to city-wide climate resilience by awakening the potential of un- and under-employed township youth. By helping them discover their strengths, build personal resilience, and connect …
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Mission SEED contributes to city-wide climate resilience by awakening the potential of un- and under-employed township youth. By helping them discover their strengths, build personal resilience, and connect to opportunities in the resilience economy, SEED empowers youth to lead meaningful change in their communities. Sustainable Communities For over 20 years, SEED has been a catalyst for environmental education and social development through sustainable practices. Based at Rocklands Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, SEED equips youth and communities with the practical skills and knowledge needed to build resilience and self-reliance. By addressing urgent challenges like food security and climate change, SEED is shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for South Africa. Outdoor Classroom The Outdoor Classroom Programme offers dynamic, …
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Mission SEED contributes to city-wide climate resilience by awakening the potential of un- and under-employed township youth. By helping them discover their strengths, build personal resilience, and connect to opportunities in the resilience economy, SEED empowers youth to lead meaningful change in their communities. Sustainable Communities For over 20 years, SEED has been a catalyst for environmental education and social development through sustainable practices. Based at Rocklands Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, SEED equips youth and communities with the practical skills and knowledge needed to build resilience and self-reliance. By addressing urgent challenges like food security and climate change, SEED is shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for South Africa. Outdoor Classroom The Outdoor Classroom Programme offers dynamic, hands-on environmental education for schools and community groups. Participants of all ages engage with permaculture, indigenous plant knowledge, and sustainable living practices in an interactive setting that inspires a deep appreciation for nature and ecological stewardship. Food Security Food security lies at the heart of SEED's mission. At Rocklands Gardens, SEED provides both an educational hub and a vital resource for the community. By promoting access to nutritious food and sustainable agricultural practices, SEED fosters healthier communities while building resilience to food system challenges.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySeed is a registered community development nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. Its registration number is 930024544. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for community development charities in South Africa.
Seed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 community development charities in South Africa is 52/100.
Seed is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Its registered address is Rocklands Urban Abundance Centre, Cnr Park Ave & Capricorn Way.
Seed is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in South Africa.
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Mission SEED contributes to city-wide climate resilience by awakening the potential of un- and under-employed township youth. By helping them discover their strengths, build personal resilience, and connect to opportunities in the resilience economy, SEED empowers youth to lead meaningful change in their communities. Sustainable Communities For over 20 years, SEED has been a catalyst for environmental education and social development through sustainable practices. Based at Rocklands Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, SEED equips youth and communities with the practical skills and knowledge needed to build resilience and self-reliance. By addressing urgent challenges like food security and climate change, SEED is shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for... Seed is classified as a community development organization registered in South Africa.
Among community development charities registered in South Africa: Seed's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 52/100.
Seed 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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SEED 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.
SEED 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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London’s Zalos raises €3.1 million Seed to bring AI agents to enterprise finance workflows - EU-Startups
Phytosanitary inefficiencies are slowing seed trade across Africa - Farmer's Weekly SA
Miftah Raises Pre-Seed to Launch Real Estate Platform in Syria - Dabafinance
Pistons magic number to clinch 1-seed in East, NBA playoff picture - Detroit Free Press
Happy Pay secures $5 million seed funding to revolutionise consumer finance in South Africa - IOL
Dutch storage firm automates seed potato processing and logistics - FreshPlaza
Happy Pay closes $5 million seed round led by Partech - TechCabal
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Quick facts about Seed
- What is Seed?
- Seed is a community development nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. Mission SEED contributes to city-wide climate resilience by awakening the potential of un- and under-employed township youth. By helping them discover their strengths, build personal resilience, and connect to opportunities in the resilience economy, SEED empowers youth to lead meaningful change in their communities. Sustainable Communities For over 20 years, SEED has been a catalyst for environmental education and social development through sustainable practices. Based at Rocklands Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, SEED equips youth and communities with the practical skills and knowledge needed to build resilience and self-reliance. By addressing urgent challenges like food security and climate change, SEED is shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for South Africa. Outdoor Classroom The Outdoor Classroom Programme offers dynamic, hands-on environmental education for schools and community groups. Participants of all ages engage with permaculture, indigenous plant knowledge, and sustainable living practices in an interactive setting that inspires a deep appreciation for nature and ecological stewardship. Food Security Food security lies at the heart of SEED's mission. At Rocklands Gardens, SEED provides both an educational hub and a vital resource for the community. By promoting access to nutritious food and sustainable agricultural practices, SEED fosters healthier communities while building resilience to food system challenges.
- Where is Seed located?
- Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Is Seed trustworthy?
- Seed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Seed's registration number?
- Registration: 930024544 (South Africa).
- What is Seed's website?
- http://www.seed.org.za
- Are donations to Seed 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.