Girls & Boys Town South Africa is a private, registered non-profit organisation in terms of the Non-profit Organisation’s Act (Act 71 of 1997) Registration No 009-244 NPO.

Girls & Boys Town is registered as a Public Benefit Organisation in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act (Act 58 of 1962). Donations to Girls & Boys Town are tax-deductible in the hands of the donor – up to 5% of taxable income – whichever is the greater amount. No duty is charged on bequests made to us in Wills (SARS ref 8/11/13/379).

Only staff in the employ of Girls & Boys Town are permitted to raise funds for the organisation unless otherwise specifically authorised.

The stories of youth published in our reports are true but their names have been altered to protect their identity.

Youth are admitted to Girls & Boys Town regardless of race, colour or religion.

The Girls & Boys Town books of account are audited annually and its financial statements are available on request or can be viewed at the office of the Director of Non-profit Organisations.

Girls & Boys Town does not receive funding from Community Chests in South Africa.