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Southern African Conservation Trust

To understand the fundamental drivers of conflict between communities and wildlife and to be creative in developing and implementing sustainable solutions.

Umhlanga Rocks, Kwa Zulu Natal
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27
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
27/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Southern African Conservation Trust

To understand the fundamental drivers of conflict between communities and wildlife and to be creative in developing and implementing sustainable solutions.

Headquarters
Umhlanga Rocks, Kwa Zulu Natal
Operating in
5 countries

Mission

To understand the fundamental drivers of conflict between communities and wildlife and to be creative in developing and implementing sustainable solutions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (5)
Botswana Namibia South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 27
Peer average: 36

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Southern African Conservation Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Umhlanga Rocks, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Southern African Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. 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 27 ('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 animal welfare charities in South Africa is 36/100.

Southern African Conservation Trust is located in Umhlanga Rocks, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. Its registered address is P.O. Box 427.

Southern African Conservation Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in South Africa.

Southern African Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. 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.

To understand the fundamental drivers of conflict between communities and wildlife and to be creative in developing and implementing sustainable solutions. Southern African Conservation Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in South Africa.

Among animal welfare charities registered in South Africa: Southern African Conservation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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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

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2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Wildlife College Graduation Highlights Best Students - safari in Kruger National Park
Apr 2021
www.krugerpark.co.za
Diaceutics Appoints Seasoned Business Leader Deborah Davis as Non-executive Chair - Business Wire
Dec 2020
www.businesswire.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 22, 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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published

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 Southern African Conservation Trust

What is Southern African Conservation Trust?
Southern African Conservation Trust is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa. To understand the fundamental drivers of conflict between communities and wildlife and to be creative in developing and implementing sustainable solutions.
Where is Southern African Conservation Trust located?
Headquartered in Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa. The charity operates in 5 countries.
Is Southern African Conservation Trust trustworthy?
Southern African Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27 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.
Are donations to Southern African Conservation 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.