Adopt a Centre
for Excellence
Many ECD centres in under-resourced communities operate in survival mode — unable to meet registration requirements, and without registration, unable to access the government subsidy they need to survive. Through ACE, your support strengthens a centre’s operations, unlocks that funding, and keeps children learning in safe, nurturing environments.
R270 / month
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE ACE FUND
R4,000 / month
ADOPT A WHOLE CENTRE — GROUP OR COMPANY
12 centres
330 CHILDREN ACROSS KNYSNA & SEDGEFIELD
Donations
General Recurring/ Once-Off Donation: Give any amount once-off or every month to support early childhood development across Knysna. If you would like your donation directed to a specific programme or initiative, please indicate this in the special note section.
As a registered, tax-exempt Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) with Section 18A status, we are able to issue tax-deductible receipts to South African based donors for cash or goods donations made.
We manage donations via PayFast – which requires 3D Secure validation as part of PASA (Payments Association of South Africa) regulations. Master and Visa cards are accepted.
If you would like to make a donation and do not have a 3D Secure-enabled credit card, kindly make a direct deposit to:
Account Name: Southern Cape Educational Trust t/a Knysna Education Trust
Bank: Nedbank
Account No: 1089006829
Branch Code: 198765
SWIFT Code: NEDSZAJJ
Volunteer
Some of the most valuable contributions to early childhood development do not require a financial donation. They require time, expertise, and a willingness to support people who are working hard to build sustainable ECD centres.
KET is looking for volunteers with experience in construction, maintenance, finance, law, business, or strategy.
Infrastructure Advisors help principals assess building improvements, review quotations, and provide practical guidance for our Small Infrastructure Grant Programme.
Governance volunteers support centre leaders by participating on their governing boards, sharing expertise in areas such as budgeting, financial management, compliance, fundraising, and long-term sustainability.
Most opportunities require only a few hours of your time, but the impact can be significant. By sharing your professional skills, you can help create safer, stronger, and more sustainable learning environments for young children in our community.
To find out more, contact admin@knysnaedutrust.co.za.
