Eligibility, Compliance & Due Diligence

The Sound of Hope Initiative operates within a strict governance framework designed to protect donors, comply with South African law, and ensure that every rand raised is applied to its intended purpose.

Our compliance credentials

  • Registered with SARS — all donations are tax-deductible up to 10% of taxable income. Receipts issued within 30 days.

  • Sound of Hope operates as a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC) (2026/344618/08), duly incorporated with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

  • Annual audited financial statements prepared by a registered South African Chartered Accountant and made available to all major

  • All patient and donor data handled in strict accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013.

  • Signed informed consent obtained from all patients (or legal guardians) before any information, image, or video is used in campaign materials.

  • All clinical decisions made exclusively by Prof. Mashudu Tshifularo’s accredited ENT team at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.

  • Independent governance committee comprising Campaign Director, Clinical Advisor, Financial Representative, and Patient Advocate.

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Requirements for Corporate / CSI Donors

To complete a corporate donation Section 18A certification, the following documentation is required from the donor organisation:

  • Company registration number (CIPC) and registered name

  • Tax reference number

  • Authorised signatory details for the pledge or donation agreement

  • Purchase order (PO) number if required by your internal procurement process

  • Banking details confirmation (for EFT transfer reference matching)

  • Completed Donor Pledge Form (provided by Sound of Hope Initiative on request)

  • CSI application form (if the donor requires a formal application process — Sound of Hope will complete this on request)

Requirements for Individual Donors

Individual donors contributing R500 or more are eligible for a Section 18A tax certificate. The following is required:

  • Full legal name (as it appears on your ID document)

  • South African ID number or passport number (for non-SA residents)

  • Email address for receipt delivery

  • Postal address (optional, for physical certificate if requested)

  • Proof of payment (EFT confirmation or donation portal receipt

For donations made via the campaign’s online donation portal (PayFast/GivenGain/Backabuddy), these details are captured automatically at the point of donation.

Requirements for Grant-Making Bodies

For grant applications to the National Lottery Commission, Atterbury Trust, Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, and similar bodies, the following documentation is available from the Sound of Hope Initiative on request:

  • PBO registration certificate and Section 18A approval letter

  • NPO registration certificate

  • Audited financial statements (latest available)

  • Board/Trustee resolution authorising the grant application

  • Bank confirmation letter (dated within 3 months)

  • Project plan and budget (this document serves as the foundation)

  • CVs of key personnel: Campaign Director and Clinical Lead

  • Letter of Support from Prof. Mashudu Tshifularo on UP/SBAH letterhead

  • Monitoring and Evaluation framework (KPIs, measurement tools, reporting schedule)

  • Proof of physical address

Bank transfer details:

Direct Payment / EFT:

  • Account Name: Sound of Hope NPC

  • Account Number: 63210681359

  • Account: Cheque Account

  • Branch Code: 210835

How to donate

Pledge Agreement

For corporate CSI donations, a formal Pledge Agreement can be issued.

The pledge: secures your sponsorship tier, confirms the patient allocation, and enables procurement of the device before full payment is received.

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