2018 Annual Report

2018 ANNUAL REPORT Street Smart AR 2019.indd 1 09/04/2019 16:55 Street Smart AR 2019.indd 2 09/04/2019 16:55 1 Table of Contents Chairman’s Message ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-3 What We Do ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5 Board Members ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6-7 Operations – Fundraising Partners ............................................................................................................................. 8-13 – Sponsors ............................................................................................................................................................ 14-17 StreetSmart Delivers I. Our Impact in 2018 ................................................................................................................................. 18-35 II. Disbursement for 2019 .......................................................................................................................... 36-39 How to Get Involved with StreetSmart ....................................................................................................................... 40-41 Financial Report ................................................................................................................................................................................ 42-45 Thank You ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46-57 “Donating is not about how much we give, it’s about the difference we make.” – Chef Gregory Czarnecki, The Restaurant at Waterkloof Estate, Somerset West Street Smart AR 2019.indd 1 09/04/2019 16:55 2 3 Chairman’s Message CARE - CONNECT - CONTRIBUTE We are deeply humbled by the care people show for our cause. Along with the original flagship restaurant campaign, 2018 saw us successfully launch two additional campaigns to expand our fundraising efforts to include accommodation establishments and wine tasting venues. It’s the same as it has always been – patrons are invited to add R5 to their bill. Our StreetSmart South Africa restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting venues form the backbone of our network of fundraising partners and enable us to make impactful contributions to those who work towards the normalisation of the lives of vulnerable and street children. These fundraising partners, who make a difference simply by inviting their patrons to donate to our cause, have enabled us to fund 36 programmes in Cape Town, Franschhoek, George, Johannesburg, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Stellenbosch, Swellendam and Wellington. We appreciate our operational sponsors who continue to support us in kind, through services and monetary contributions. They make it possible for us to ensure that 100% of the money raised in restaurants, accommodation places and wine tasting venues actually goes to the intended beneficiary organisations. We remain grateful to our beneficiary organisations, who are doing the social development and integration work to ensure that children at risk of becoming street children and those who already find themselves on the streets of the many towns and cities in our country, have more opportunities to learn and grow and be cared for in the manner that enhances their childhoods and can lead to viable futures. As a national organisation StreetSmart South Africa is supported by many dedicated individuals, who generously volunteer their time and expertise. In all the locations where StreetSmart is operational, our work is supported by local volunteers who ensure that local interests are met, while serving the overall mission of StreetSmart South Africa. Along with raising funds, we also educate and encourage the public Street Smart AR 2019.indd 2 09/04/2019 16:55 2 3 to give responsibly to reputable organisations rather than directly to children on the streets. These many and varied relationships connected to our cause continue to inspire and encourage us to contribute to creating opportunities for street children who would otherwise have very little choice. Our day-to-day operations are superbly handled by our administrator Reinette Retief who, since inception, continues to serve our organisation with ever-increasing commitment. We acknowledge her contribution and appreciate her unwavering dedication to our cause. We appreciate every contribution made by the 2018 board comprised of Caroline Bagley, Margi Biggs (founder), Su Birch, Annette Cockburn, Nils Heckscher, Leonard Hersch, Effie Oppon, Janet Pillai and Marion Thomas (vice-chairman). These individuals who serve on the board of StreetSmart South Africa offer our cause their time, expertise, industry connections and often tangible resources, to enable and expand our impact. Margi Biggs, the founder of StreetSmart South Africa, concludes her service on the board at the end of 2018. We wish to acknowledge Margi for her vision and exceptional contribution to the organisation. We look forward to remaining connected with Margi through our common cause. Leonard Hersch concludes 10 years of service on the board and we thank him for his dedication, his time and legal experience, which were invaluable to us. We mourn the loss of Annette Cockburn, one of the founding directors of StreetSmart, who after many years of service to StreetSmart and caring contribution in the street children sector, passed away during the year. We will remember Annette fondly. As we conclude 2018, we look forward to growing our fundraising and other partners so that we can strengthen and deepen the impact made to our cause. It really is an incredible privilege to be part of the team at StreetSmart South Africa and to enjoy the support of many people who help us make a difference, R5 at a time! Street Smart AR 2019.indd 3 09/04/2019 16:55 4 5 Our Story StreetSmart SA is a registered fundraising organ- How do we raise the funds? isation that supports partner organisations who StreetSmart fundraising partners display a assist street and other vulnerable children, by giv- StreetSmart table card, informing patrons that a ing them the help they need to lead viable lives. voluntary R5 donation will be added to their bill. They have the option to give more than R5 or not What is StreetSmart’s focus? give at all. This donation is registered separately We believe children should have the opportunity at the establishment’s till. Donors should see their to improve their lives. Our focus, therefore, is StreetSmart donation reflected on their bill. to fund projects that assist children at risk, to overcome obstacles and help them be What makes StreetSmart unique? successfully reintegrated into society. StreetSmart Every cent raised in participating StreetSmart disbursements go to programmes that focus on fundraising partners goes to the selected the elements of family reintegration, education beneficiaries. All of StreetSmart’s administrative and skills training. costs are covered by corporate sponsorships, private donations and fundraisers. We actively encourage the public to give responsibly. Giving money or gifts to a child on the We invite you to make a philanthropic investment street keeps the child on the street. Responsible in the sustainability of StreetSmart to enable us to giving is to donate to organisations like StreetSmart. continue and expand our help to ever-increasing numbers of vulnerable children. How do we use the StreetSmart funds to make a difference? StreetSmart South Africa is registered as a Non- Vulnerable children and their families are at Profit Company, Public Benefit Organisation and a the core of what we do. The organisations and Non-Profit Organisation, and managed by a board programmes we support address the holistic of volunteers, an administrator and an assistant. needs of children, their families and communities. Street Smart AR 2019.indd 4 09/04/2019 16:55 4 5 “It gives me great pleasure to support StreetSmart South Africa. Children living on the streets are amongst the most marginalized of all South Africa’s children. So when you are enjoying an evening out with good food, good wine and good company, reflect on how your life is enriched. Then do a kind thing. Give to StreetSmart. God bless you” Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Street Smart AR 2019.indd 5 09/04/2019 16:55 6 7 Our Board Melanie Burke Caroline Bagley Margi Biggs Su Birch Nils Heckscher Chairman Founder Leonard Hersch Effie Oppon Janet Pillai Marion Thomas Vice-Chairman “We appreciate every contribution made by Board members of StreetSmart. These individuals offer our cause their time and expertise to enable and expand our impact.” - Melanie Burke Street Smart AR 2019.indd 6 09/04/2019 16:55 6 7 Obituary: Annette Cockburn Annette was the most instrumental board member when it came to the decision of founding StreetSmart. She served on the board from the inception of StreetSmart until her passing on 31 August 2018. Annette was a contributor. She took her role on the Board of StreetSmart seriously. Even when her health started to fail she continued to show interest in the

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