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Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa

Reg 051-264 NPO · NPO Directorate
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa

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Founded
Foundation type
Voluntary Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development 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

Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa is a registered youth development nonprofit in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is 051-264 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa 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 youth development charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa is registered in South Africa. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.

Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa 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 Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa 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.

Among youth development charities registered in South Africa: Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa 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

Other youth development in South Africa, by integrity assessment

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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa

What is Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa?
Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa is a youth development voluntary association, South Africa.
When was Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa founded?
Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa was founded in 2006.
Where is Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa located?
Headquartered in South Africa.
Is Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa trustworthy?
Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa 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 Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa's registration number?
Registration: 051-264 NPO (South Africa).
Are donations to Democratic Scouts Association of South Africa 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.