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Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape Reg 003-433 NPO · NPO Directorate
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town

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Founded
Headquarters
Cape Town, Western Cape
Foundation type
Voluntary Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture 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

Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 003-433 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town 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 arts & culture charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.

Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town 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 Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town 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 arts & culture charities registered in South Africa: Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town 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 arts & culture 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 Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town

What is Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town?
Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town is a arts & culture voluntary association based in Cape Town, South Africa.
When was Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town founded?
Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town was founded in 2001.
Where is Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town located?
Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
Is Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town trustworthy?
Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town 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 Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town's registration number?
Registration: 003-433 NPO (South Africa).
Are donations to Portuguese Cultural and Welfare Centre of Cape Town 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.