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The SAYes Mentoring Trust

Our mission is to lead the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality, high-impact one-to-one mentorship programmes throughout South Africa (and beyond), helping young people everywhere improve their independence and well-being, …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About The SAYes Mentoring Trust

Our mission is to lead the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality, high-impact one-to-one mentorship programmes throughout South Africa (and beyond), helping young people everywhere improve their independence and well-being, through better-quality decision making and consistent healthy practices. "SAYes programmes involve nine months of weekly, one-hour, one-to-one mentoring sessions. Since 2008, we have supported over 1400 matches- achieving an 81% graduation rate over 15 years of social change."

Founded
Headquarters
Cape Town
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

Our mission is to lead the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality, high-impact one-to-one mentorship programmes throughout South Africa (and beyond), helping young people everywhere improve their independence and well-being, through better-quality decision making and consistent healthy practices. "SAYes programmes involve nine months of weekly, one-hour, one-to-one mentoring sessions. Since 2008, we have supported over 1400 matches- achieving an 81% graduation rate over 15 years of social change."

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
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 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Operating countries (2)
South Africa United Kingdom

How it stacks up against peers

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

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The SAYes Mentoring Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Cape Town, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

The SAYes Mentoring Trust 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 education charities in South Africa is 35/100.

The SAYes Mentoring Trust is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 35 Brickfield Road.

The SAYes Mentoring Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in South Africa.

The SAYes Mentoring Trust 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.

Our mission is to lead the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality, high-impact one-to-one mentorship programmes throughout South Africa (and beyond), helping young people everywhere improve their independence and well-being, through better-quality decision making and consistent healthy practices. "SAYes programmes involve nine months of weekly, one-hour, one-to-one mentoring sessions. Since 2008, we have supported over 1400 matches- achieving an 81% graduation rate over 15 years of social change." The SAYes Mentoring Trust is classified as a education organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in South Africa: The SAYes Mentoring Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.

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

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Peer charities

Other education 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 25, 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

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 The SAYes Mentoring Trust

What is The SAYes Mentoring Trust?
The SAYes Mentoring Trust is a education nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. Our mission is to lead the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality, high-impact one-to-one mentorship programmes throughout South Africa (and beyond), helping young people everywhere improve their independence and well-being, through better-quality decision making and consistent healthy practices. "SAYes programmes involve nine months of weekly, one-hour, one-to-one mentoring sessions. Since 2008, we have supported over 1400 matches- achieving an 81% graduation rate over 15 years of social change."
When was The SAYes Mentoring Trust founded?
The SAYes Mentoring Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The SAYes Mentoring Trust located?
Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is The SAYes Mentoring Trust trustworthy?
The SAYes Mentoring Trust 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 The SAYes Mentoring Trust's website?
https://sayesmentoring.org
Are donations to The SAYes Mentoring 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.