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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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Integrity Assessment
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37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About 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 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, …

Headquarters
Cape Town, Western Cape
Operating in
1 countries

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Seed 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.

Seed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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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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

Ag Day Begins With Seed - Seed World
Mar 2026
www.seedworld.com
Yuksel Seeds joins International Fresh Produce Association - Fruitnet
Mar 2026
www.fruitnet.com
Tencent Recruits Key Members from ByteDance's Seed Project, Reporting to YAO Shunyu | Exclusive from Intelligence Emerge
Mar 2026
eu.36kr.com
London’s Zalos raises €3.1 million Seed to bring AI agents to enterprise finance workflows - EU-Startups
Mar 2026
www.eu-startups.com
Phytosanitary inefficiencies are slowing seed trade across Africa - Farmer's Weekly SA
Mar 2026
www.farmersweekly.co.za
Miftah Raises Pre-Seed to Launch Real Estate Platform in Syria - Dabafinance
Mar 2026
dabafinance.com
Pistons magic number to clinch 1-seed in East, NBA playoff picture - Detroit Free Press
Mar 2026
www.freep.com
Happy Pay secures $5 million seed funding to revolutionise consumer finance in South Africa - IOL
Mar 2026
iol.co.za
Dutch storage firm automates seed potato processing and logistics - FreshPlaza
Mar 2026
www.freshplaza.com
Happy Pay closes $5 million seed round led by Partech - TechCabal
Mar 2026
techcabal.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
Jun 4, 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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 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.