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Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg

Welcome to MES MES is a registered not-for-profit company (NPC) that has been changing the hearts of the inner cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Kempton Park, South Africa since 1986. Building thriving urban communities with access to effective and efficient pathways out of poverty and homelessness.

Founded
Headquarters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Foundation type
Voluntary Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg is a registered social services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 001-189 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.

Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). Visit the Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Welcome to MES MES is a registered not-for-profit company (NPC) that has been changing the hearts of the inner cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Kempton Park, South Africa since 1986. Building thriving urban communities with access to effective and efficient pathways out of poverty and homelessness. Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg is classified as a social services organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among social services charities registered in South Africa: Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.

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Peer charities

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Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg This page 52 - -
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The Home from Home Educational Trust 52 - -
Setshabelo Family and Child Services 52 - -
A New Life Counselling and Wellness Centre 52 - -
Vicarage Orphanage Home 52 - -
Woman Against Rape 52 - -
Home and Family Life Foundation 52 - -
The Home from Home Trust 52 - -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg

What is Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg?
Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg is a social services voluntary association based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Welcome to MES MES is a registered not-for-profit company (NPC) that has been changing the hearts of the inner cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Kempton Park, South Africa since 1986. Building thriving urban communities with access to effective and efficient pathways out of poverty and homelessness.
When was Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg founded?
Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg was founded in 2000.
Where is Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg located?
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg trustworthy?
Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg's registration number?
Registration: 001-189 NPO (South Africa).
What is Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg's website?
https://mes.org.za/
Are donations to Christelike - Maatskaplike Raad Johannesburg tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.