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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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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
1 countries

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
Community Development
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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

Red flags

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

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for community development charities in 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.

Uturn Homeless Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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.

Among community development charities registered in South Africa: Uturn Homeless Ministries's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 52/100.

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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Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 4, 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
Founding date
Year the organisation was 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, 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.