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Student Christian Movement

Christian student ministry building young Basotho in faith

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Student Christian Movement

The Student Christian Movement is a Christian student and youth ministry operating in secondary schools, high schools and tertiary institutions across Lesotho, as well as among out-of-school youth. It is a founding and associate member of the Christian Council of Lesotho and works to develop young people into responsible, morally grounded citizens.

Founded
Headquarters
Maseru
Foundation type
NGO
Operating in
Lesotho

Mission

To lead students and young people to Christian faith and to nurture them into responsible citizens.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Lesotho

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

According to its own page on the Christian Council of Lesotho site, the Student Christian Movement was founded in 1909 by Mr O.B. Bull, who brought together citizens from all Christian denominations who believed in the Holy Trinity and the …

According to its own page on the Christian Council of Lesotho site, the Student Christian Movement was founded in 1909 by Mr O.B. Bull, who brought together citizens from all Christian denominations who believed in the Holy Trinity and the Bible, growing into a countrywide youth ministry under the motto We Spring from the Bible into the Society.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in Lesotho
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 37

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Student Christian Movement with a partial profile.

  • Established in 1909, it is among the oldest charities in Lesotho GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Lesotho GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • a website
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  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Student Christian Movement is a religion nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1909 and has been operating for 117 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Student Christian Movement has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Lesotho is 36/100.

Student Christian Movement is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1909 and has been active for 117 years.

Student Christian Movement is classified as a Religion organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.

Student Christian Movement is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. 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.

The Student Christian Movement is a Christian student and youth ministry operating in secondary schools, high schools and tertiary institutions across Lesotho, as well as among out-of-school youth. It is a founding and associate member of the Christian Council of Lesotho and works to develop young people into responsible, morally grounded citizens. Student Christian Movement is a religion organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 1909.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Tsepo M••••••
SCM Representative at the Christian Council of Lesotho

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Lesotho

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 30
Health 28
Advocacy & Civil Rights 26
Human Services 20
Youth Development 11
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Most common causes in Lesotho

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Health 120
Human Rights 112
Environment 59
Disaster Relief 35

Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1909
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Student Christian Movement

What is Student Christian Movement?
Student Christian Movement is a religion ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. The Student Christian Movement is a Christian student and youth ministry operating in secondary schools, high schools and tertiary institutions across Lesotho, as well as among out-of-school youth. It is a founding and associate member of the Christian Council of Lesotho and works to develop young people into responsible, morally grounded citizens.
When was Student Christian Movement founded?
Student Christian Movement was founded in 1909.
Where is Student Christian Movement located?
Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
Is Student Christian Movement trustworthy?
Student Christian Movement has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Student Christian Movement's website?
https://ccl.org.ls/hoc/scm/
Are donations to Student Christian Movement tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho 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.