The African Angels Trust
Quality education changing futures for children in Chintsa East
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African Angels Trust is a registered South African charity providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged children from rural communities around Chintsa. Its African Angels Independent School provides quality primary education designed to improve children's future opportunities. The organization also supports its wider community through early childhood education, menstrual health initiatives, employment for local women, access to computers and the internet, and other community projects.
African Angels aims to equip children with strong values, education, life skills, insight and character so they can become mature, stable and productive members of society. Its broader vision is for every child it serves to reach their full potential and become responsible South African citizens.
Lou Billett established African Angels Trust in 2008 in Chintsa, South Africa, to oversee the sponsorship and education of disadvantaged local children. She was motivated by the inequality she saw in children's access to education, particularly the way socioeconomic background …
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- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 2008, it predates 79% of the education charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 1% of the 12,606 education charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The African Angels Trust 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.
The African Angels Trust 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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Frequently asked questions about The African Angels Trust
The African Angels Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is 061-372 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.
African Angels Trust is a registered South African charity providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged children from rural communities around Chintsa. Its African Angels Independent School provides quality primary education designed to improve children's future opportunities. The organization also supports its wider community through early childhood education, menstrual health initiatives, employment for local women, access to computers and the internet, and other community projects. The African Angels Trust is classified as an education organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2008.
The African Angels Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Trust. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
The African Angels Trust's official registration number is 061-372 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
The African Angels Trust is located in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
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Quick facts about The African Angels Trust
- What is The African Angels Trust?
- The African Angels Trust is a education trust based in East London, South Africa. African Angels Trust is a registered South African charity providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged children from rural communities around Chintsa. Its African Angels Independent School provides quality primary education designed to improve children's future opportunities. The organization also supports its wider community through early childhood education, menstrual health initiatives, employment for local women, access to computers and the internet, and other community projects.
- When was The African Angels Trust founded?
- The African Angels Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is The African Angels Trust located?
- Headquartered in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- Is The African Angels Trust trustworthy?
- The African Angels Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 The African Angels Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 061-372 NPO (South Africa).
- What is The African Angels Trust's website?
- http://www.sponsoranangel.org
- Are donations to The African Angels 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.