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, …
Mission
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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Seed has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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- Its integrity score of 37 is below most of the 33,060 community development 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 governance. Explore South Africa data
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- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
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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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Seed's official registration number is 930024544, as recorded in the national registry of 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Seed 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.
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.
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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Latest news
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Ag Day Begins With Seed - Seed World
Yuksel Seeds joins International Fresh Produce Association - Fruitnet
Tencent Recruits Key Members from ByteDance's Seed Project, Reporting to YAO Shunyu | Exclusive from Intelligence Emergence - 36氪
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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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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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, Western Cape, 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.