QUESTIONS MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTION

How many organisations are helped annually through the Community Chest?

ANSWER

We currently assist 55 charities in Pietermaritzburg. They receive their annual grants in 12 equal monthly installments.

QUESTION

How much money does the Chest need each year?

ANSWER

It is difficult to estimate the needs of Welfare, the need grows steadily. Our current Allocation Budget for 2010/2011 is R2, 327,000.00 - we could do with much more, and must grow in the years ahead!

QUESTION

How are the funds raised?

ANSWER

We raise funds in the following way:

* Workplace Giving

* Corporate Donations

* Individual & Private Donations

* Donation from Trusts

* Bequests

* Organisation of Events

* Grant-in-Aid from The Msunduzi Municipality

FUNRAISING ANALYSIS 2009/2010

QUESTION

What fields of service does Community Chest cover?

ANSWER

Funds are allocated in the following areas:

• General Child and Family Welfare
• Care of the Disabled
• Elderly Care and Care of the Homeless
• Community Services/ Poverty Alleviation/HIV & Aids
• Crime Prevention
• Substance Abuse
• Education - Learners with Special Needs
• Health Care Support Services