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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
South Africa

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

How it stacks up against peers

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

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Woodside Sanctuary with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • Established in 1955, it is among the oldest charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 92% of the 37 human services charities in South Africa it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • 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

Woodside Sanctuary is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Woodside Sanctuary 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.

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.

Woodside Sanctuary 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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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Why Are Greyhounds Being Overlooked? Woodside Sanctuary Appeals for Help - Plymouth Chronicle
Dec 2024
www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk
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
'Creepy' Annette Himstedt doll frightening people at Woodside's Saltash charity shop - Plymouth Live
Jul 2022
www.plymouthherald.co.uk

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Cause areas in South Africa

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

Community Development 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
Human Services this charity 37
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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)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 11, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 11, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1955
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
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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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, Gauteng, 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.