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South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch

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About South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch

SARDA offers free equine therapy through horse riding to children and adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities to improve their physical and social wellbeing and learning abilities. SARDA comprises more than 100 amazing volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise. For 52 years their dedication and teamwork has built this incredible

Founded
Headquarters
Cape Town, Western Cape
Foundation type
Voluntary Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
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

South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch is a registered health nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, 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 002-822 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 health charities in South Africa is 52/100.

South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch is classified as a Health organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.

South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

SARDA offers free equine therapy through horse riding to children and adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities to improve their physical and social wellbeing and learning abilities. SARDA comprises more than 100 amazing volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise. For 52 years their dedication and teamwork has built this incredible South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch is classified as a health organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among health charities registered in South Africa: South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch 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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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

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No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
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Quick facts about South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch

What is South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch?
South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch is a health voluntary association based in Cape Town, South Africa. SARDA offers free equine therapy through horse riding to children and adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities to improve their physical and social wellbeing and learning abilities. SARDA comprises more than 100 amazing volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise. For 52 years their dedication and teamwork has built this incredible
When was South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch founded?
South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch was founded in 2000.
Where is South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch located?
Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
Is South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch trustworthy?
South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch's registration number?
Registration: 002-822 NPO (South Africa).
What is South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch's website?
https://sarda.co.za/
Are donations to South African Riding For The Disabled Association: Cape Town Branch 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.