Tekkie Tax 2018 Campaign Summary

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1 Tekkie Tax 2018 Campaign Summary Introduction Some of our biggest National Welfare Organisations in SA have joined forces to conduct one BIG national fundraising campaign called National Tekkie Tax Day. Together we represent more than NGOs all over the country. History The first Tekkie Tax campaign took place in 2013 and R2.4 million was raised. Since its inception, the campaign raised and astounding R30.5million. After the annual audit in October, all proceeds are distributed to us by the end of November every year. The project is supported by thousands of people, companies, NGOs & schools and we are thankful to each one for joining in the fun. Thanks to them, this is quickly becoming the most significant national fundraising campaign in SA. How does it work? 1. Members of the public are asked to choose a Tekkie Tax sticker. There are five different stickers available, each representing a beneficiary sector. Depending on where your heart lies, you can choose which of the five sectors you would like to support and YES, you may choose more than one! Animals Bring Hope Children Disability Education 2. Next step is to buy a pair of our funky Tekkie Tag shoelaces. On 25 th of May, you can dress up or down (it really does not matter) but remember to wear your sticker and your tekkies funked-up in their special new laces. When is International Tekkie Tax Day? The next International Tekkie Tax Day is on Friday, 25 May WHERE can you get a sticker, Tekkie Tag shoelaces or publicity material? 1 P a g e

2 From any of us! There are nearly 300 participating non-profit organisations. ToysRUs / BabiesRUs Order from the Tekkie Tax website Tekkie Tax will, for the first time, make digital vouchers for material available. On payment, you will receive a voucher that can be redeemed at your closest participating NGO. What does it cost? A sticker alone is R10 and the Tekkie Tag shoelaces are R35 a packet (including your sticker and VAT) What are the five SECTORS from which I can choose my sticker? Animals If you have never loved an animal, part of your soul remains un-awakened. We look out for the homeless, helpless and voiceless furry friends, wild and domesticated. Bring Hope Being poor is extremely challenging - a daily struggle to survive that you cannot even imagine. We care for older persons, HIV/AIDS patients, families and feed thousands of people every day. Children Safeguarding children is our highest priority. We care for the needs of the little ones, whether they are sick, hungry or simply needs love. Children might forget what you taught them but they will always remember how you made them feel. Disability Persons with disabilities are no different from others. We work to ensure the dignity and inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream society the world of work, sport, recreation, politics and all the things that make life worthwhile! Education Education is not only preparing for life; it is life itself. We have different target markets in this sector: formal school education, adult education, information sharing & awareness, and even education via sport. The NGOs in this sector also focus on creating awareness, taking care of and supporting people with cancer via their extensive education programs. 2 P a g e

3 Who are the BENEFICIARIES in each sector? The fact that so many welfare organisations across a variety of service delivery fields are working together saves a lot of money and creates a fundraising platform for organisations that do not have the infrastructure to organise a campaign of this magnitude. Animals SPCA branches Numerous animal welfare organisations. Bring Hope NG Welsyn SAVF VVA - Free State Care in Action Children Child Welfare Organisations SOS Children's Villages Disability Epilepsy SA Special Olympics SA Education Imisebeyelanga Services CANSA RoleModels Foundation What do you DO on National Tekkie Tax Day? Wear your sticker/s as well as your tekkies with our funky Tekkie Tag shoelaces on Friday, 25 May If possible, make your tekkies WORK that day and do some community service: Take the dogs at a shelter for a walk. Bring a special treat to the children that we take care of. Spoil the people in one of our old age homes to tea and cake. Take a bunch of carrots to the horses and donkeys we look after. Clean up your local park. Take the stairs instead of the lift, save electricity, celebrate your health and be thankful for the fact that you CAN walk up the stairs. WHY should you wear the Tekkie Tax sticker? Show that you have paid your tax and earned the right to wear your tekkies for the day! Support the cause close to your heart visibly. Join in the fun! 3 P a g e

4 Who are behind the scenes? The Campaign is owned by NGO s, managed by NGO s for the benefit of the NGO s. The Owner Organisations are: SAVF & Epilepsy SA. Legal Protection of the Campaign The Tekkie Tax Campaign is owned by The Legacy through Charity Trust and all rights regarding this project shall remain the property of and are vested in The Legacy through Charity Trust, including (but not limited to) the trademark, logos and copy related to the project. The Campaign is run by a Charitable Trust, called The Legacy through Charity Trust (LtC), registered with the Master of the South Gauteng High Court under registration number LT2455/2012, NPO and PBO VAT no: We will protect our rights to this Campaign Board of Advisors The purpose of the Board of Advisors is to plan, develop and execute the Tekkiee Tax Campaign for the benefit of all parties involved. It consists of individuals and organisations nominated by the trust and includes, amongst others, national beneficiary representatives, the trustees of the trust, the trust's auditor and representatives of the trust's service provider/s and sponsoring companies. The Board of Advisors for the 2018 campaign are: Germa Hattingh Tekkiee Tax National Campaign Manager / Trustee Marieta Kemp SAVF / Trustee Gary Westwood Epilepsy SA / Trustee Reinet Meyer SPCA Bloemfontein Heidi Coetzee Khuluma Counselling Services Yvonne Stiglingh SOS Children's Villages SA Barbara Bouwer Child Welfare Germiston Maria Scholtz CANSAA Rina Ferreira Imisebeyelanga Services Annelise de Jager Patron / Trustee Alwyn Smit RoleModels Foundation Why is it called TAX? It is compulsory to participate and to have some fun on that day (in our universee anyway). What is a TEKKIE? The fashion gurus might not agree with this, but our definition is any shoe with laces. So, have a look in your cupboard, there MUST be a pair...? 4 P a g e

5 Contact details We are just on the other side of your telephone or computer, contact us for any questions or suggestions. We love to talk!! Tel: (012) Banking Details: Bank: Standard Bank Centurion Account number: Fax: (012) Website: Branch Code: Account name: Tekkie Tax Together we will achieve more than our individual efforts combined 5 P a g e