United Through Sport SA
Transforming lives through sport
About
We are a South African registered charity dedicated to encouraging disadvantaged individuals and communities to develop to their full potential in sport, education and health. We are committed to using sport as a tool to develop the disadvantaged and vulnerable youth. We do this by; 1. Using direct sports coaching - for its health benefits, improved emotional well being and increased life skills (teamwork, leadership, decision making, communication). 2. Using sport to discuss critical issues - by delivering curriculums on topics such as HIV / AIDS awareness in a fun and interactive manner on the sports field. 3. Using sport for improved education - by providing pathways to success for talented and dedicated individuals through scholarships to top local schools …
United Through Sport was founded in 2004. Its team page identifies James Burton, Nick Mould and David Burton as co-founders, but the website does not explain the circumstances behind its founding.
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- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 2004, it predates 90% of the charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 210,090 charities in South Africa it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. 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.
United Through Sport SA 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.
United Through Sport SA 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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- South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate) · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about United Through Sport SA
United Through Sport SA is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is PBO 930025212. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
We are a South African registered charity dedicated to encouraging disadvantaged individuals and communities to develop to their full potential in sport, education and health. We are committed to using sport as a tool to develop the disadvantaged and vulnerable youth. We do this by; 1. Using direct sports coaching - for its health benefits, improved emotional well being and increased life skills (teamwork, leadership, decision making, communication). 2. Using sport to discuss critical issues - by delivering curriculums on topics such as HIV / AIDS awareness in a fun and interactive manner on the sports field. 3. Using sport for improved education - by providing pathways to success for... United Through Sport SA is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2004.
United Through Sport SA is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in South Africa. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
United Through Sport SA's official registration number is PBO 930025212, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
United Through Sport SA is located in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
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Quick facts about United Through Sport SA
- What is United Through Sport SA?
- United Through Sport SA is a sports & recreation nonprofit organization based in Gqeberha, South Africa. We are a South African registered charity dedicated to encouraging disadvantaged individuals and communities to develop to their full potential in sport, education and health. We are committed to using sport as a tool to develop the disadvantaged and vulnerable youth. We do this by; 1. Using direct sports coaching - for its health benefits, improved emotional well being and increased life skills (teamwork, leadership, decision making, communication). 2. Using sport to discuss critical issues - by delivering curriculums on topics such as HIV / AIDS awareness in a fun and interactive manner on the sports field. 3. Using sport for improved education - by providing pathways to success for talented and dedicated individuals through scholarships to top local schools and tertiary education.
- When was United Through Sport SA founded?
- United Through Sport SA was founded in 2004.
- Where is United Through Sport SA located?
- Headquartered in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- Is United Through Sport SA trustworthy?
- United Through Sport SA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 United Through Sport SA's registration number?
- Registration: PBO 930025212 (South Africa).
- What is United Through Sport SA's website?
- http://www.unitedthroughsport.org.za
- Are donations to United Through Sport SA 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.