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Uturn Homeless Ministries

We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a …

Cape Town, Western Cape Reg: 930003854 (NPO Directorate) Sign up to see website
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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Uturn Homeless Ministries

We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support

Headquarters
Cape Town, Western Cape
Operating in
South Africa

Mission

We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 52

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NPO Directorate deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Uturn Homeless Ministries has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in South Africa - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore South Africa data
  • Its integrity score of 37 is below most of the 33,060 community development charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore South Africa data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Uturn Homeless Ministries is a registered community development nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. Its registration number is 930003854. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Uturn Homeless Ministries's official registration number is 930003854, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.

Uturn Homeless Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 community development charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Uturn Homeless Ministries is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Its registered address is 155 2nd Avenue.

Uturn Homeless Ministries is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in South Africa.

According to GiveRadar's records, Uturn Homeless Ministries is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate and overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support Uturn Homeless Ministries is classified as a community development organization registered in South Africa.

Uturn Homeless Ministries is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Cause areas in South Africa

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 33,060
Social Services 26,666
Youth Development 18,115
Education 12,606
Health 8,358
Arts & Culture 7,708
Religion 4,163
International 1,871
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Most common causes in South Africa

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

Community Development 20,312
Early Childhood 20,020
Youth Development 6,538
Arts & Culture 5,272
Health 5,054
Hunger 4,224
Disability 2,877
Religion 2,171

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 11, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 11, 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 · 5
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Uturn Homeless Ministries

What is Uturn Homeless Ministries?
Uturn Homeless Ministries is a community development nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support
Where is Uturn Homeless Ministries located?
Headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Uturn Homeless Ministries trustworthy?
Uturn Homeless Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Uturn Homeless Ministries's registration number?
Registration: 930003854 (South Africa).
What is Uturn Homeless Ministries's website?
https://homeless.org.za/
Are donations to Uturn Homeless Ministries 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.