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SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project

The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of …

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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 SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project

The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation.

Headquarters
Durban
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
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 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 33

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is a registered environment nonprofit based in Durban, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project 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 environment charities in South Africa is 33/100.

SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is located in Durban, South Africa. Its registered address is 124 New Dunbar Road.

SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is classified as a Environment organization, registered in South Africa.

SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project 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.

The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation. SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is classified as a environment organization registered in South Africa.

Among environment charities registered in South Africa: SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 33/100.

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Peer charities

Other environment in South Africa, by integrity assessment

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 23, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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 SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project

What is SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project?
SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is a environment nonprofit organization based in Durban, South Africa. The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation.
Where is SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project located?
Headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
Is SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project trustworthy?
SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project 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 SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project's website?
http://www.umkhumbane.org
Are donations to SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project 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.