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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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.
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.
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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
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyWoodside 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Woodside Sanctuary 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.
Woodside Sanctuary 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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Latest news
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Why Are Greyhounds Being Overlooked? Woodside Sanctuary Appeals for Help - Plymouth Chronicle
Woodside Sanctuary needs your help to keep its doors open - The Citizen
Woodside Sanctuary Needs Helping Hand to Keep Doors Open for Special Needs Adults - Good Things Guy
Woodside Sanctuary Needs Helping Hand to Keep Doors Open for Special Needs Adults - Good Things Guy
Assisting the vulnerable residents of Woodside Sanctuary - jacarandafm.com
'Creepy' Annette Himstedt doll frightening people at Woodside's Saltash charity shop - Plymouth Live
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1955
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Financial dataNo NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot 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.