Financials & Reports

High-quality care depends on reliable and sustainable sources of support.

Our financial model is therefore built on monthly recurring giving, providing the stability we need to focus on what matters most. We encourage supporters to consider a commitment to a monthly contribution for three years, whether as an individual, family, group or organisation, to help create a stable foundation during our first years. To open our doors in the second half of 2027, we can fund almost all our capital costs through supporters who commit to monthly contributions from September 2026.

Monthly contributions are aligned to 4 categories. With only 30 donors in each category, and full collaboration from the Knysna community regarding in-kind contributions, every child in Eden House will receive all the care, support and development they need.

A R4000 contribution from a donor within the upper income category translates into only R2400 out of pocket, because Eden House donations are tax deductible. A R2000 donation in the same bracket is R1200 out of pocket.

For Eden House to be sustainable and safe, funding is structured across four pillars:
• ± 20 % Government subsidy
• ± 20% In-kind Community contributions and services
• ± 50% Donors, foundations, and private giving
• ±10% Fundraising and income generating projects.

We are committed to full compliance and will make the following available:

• Annual financial statements
• Independent external audit
• CIPC annual returns
• SARS and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) compliance
• Key governance policies and reports