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Woodside Sanctuary

To offer the highest standards of holistic nursing care for our residents with service models designed to deliver a tailored package of care to each individual. This service …

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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 Woodside Sanctuary

To offer the highest standards of holistic nursing care for our residents with service models designed to deliver a tailored package of care to each individual. This service is given within a respectful and caring service-orientated environment creating a culture of continuous professional development, we always share our knowledge and expertise with other agencies in this field. Always being accountable to our staff, residents, parents and donors through an accessible open door policy.

Founded
Headquarters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

To offer the highest standards of holistic nursing care for our residents with service models designed to deliver a tailored package of care to each individual. This service is given within a respectful and caring service-orientated environment creating a culture of continuous professional development, we always share our knowledge and expertise with other agencies in this field. Always being accountable to our staff, residents, parents and donors through an accessible open door policy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
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 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 36

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Woodside Sanctuary is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Woodside Sanctuary 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 human services charities in South Africa is 36/100.

Woodside Sanctuary is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years. Its registered address is Cnr. Canary & Dorbie Streets.

Woodside Sanctuary is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in South Africa.

Woodside Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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.

To offer the highest standards of holistic nursing care for our residents with service models designed to deliver a tailored package of care to each individual. This service is given within a respectful and caring service-orientated environment creating a culture of continuous professional development, we always share our knowledge and expertise with other agencies in this field. Always being accountable to our staff, residents, parents and donors through an accessible open door policy. Woodside Sanctuary is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 1955.

Among human services charities registered in South Africa: Woodside Sanctuary's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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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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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Rescue greyhound Bobby finds a home after more than 1,000 days in kennels - Plymouth Chronicle
Jan 2026
www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk
'Bouncy' Bobby spends 1,000th day in rescue centre waiting for forever home | ITV News - ITVX
Jan 2025
www.itv.com
Why Are Greyhounds Being Overlooked? Woodside Sanctuary Appeals for Help - Plymouth Chronicle
Dec 2024
www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk
Desperate plea for Plymouth dog stuck in shelter for over 650 days - Plymouth Live
Nov 2024
www.plymouthherald.co.uk
15 Plymouth dogs looking for their forever homes right now - Plymouth Live
May 2024
www.plymouthherald.co.uk
Xavier’s New Home: Helping A Young Man Thrive in the Perfect Place - Good Things Guy
Feb 2024
www.goodthingsguy.com
Woodside Sanctuary needs your help to keep its doors open - The Citizen
Nov 2023
www.citizen.co.za
Woodside Sanctuary Needs Helping Hand to Keep Doors Open for Special Needs Adults - Good Things Guy
Nov 2023
www.goodthingsguy.com
Woodside Sanctuary Needs Helping Hand to Keep Doors Open for Special Needs Adults - Good Things Guy
Nov 2023
www.goodthingsguy.com
Assisting the vulnerable residents of Woodside Sanctuary - jacarandafm.com
Nov 2023
www.jacarandafm.com

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Peer charities

Other human services in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Woodside Sanctuary This page 37 - -
Future Families 37 - -
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund 37 - -
Health Opportunity Partnership and Empowerment in Africa 35 - -
Hearts of Hope 35 - -
Abraham Kriel Bambanani NPC 35 - -
Thusanang Trust 35 - -
CHoiCe Trust 35 - -
Rays of Hope Alexandra 35 - -

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 24, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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 Woodside Sanctuary

What is Woodside Sanctuary?
Woodside Sanctuary is a human services nonprofit organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To offer the highest standards of holistic nursing care for our residents with service models designed to deliver a tailored package of care to each individual. This service is given within a respectful and caring service-orientated environment creating a culture of continuous professional development, we always share our knowledge and expertise with other agencies in this field. Always being accountable to our staff, residents, parents and donors through an accessible open door policy.
When was Woodside Sanctuary founded?
Woodside Sanctuary was founded in 1955.
Where is Woodside Sanctuary located?
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Woodside Sanctuary trustworthy?
Woodside Sanctuary 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 Woodside Sanctuary's website?
http://woodside.co.za/
Are donations to Woodside Sanctuary 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.