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Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
50/100 · methodology

About Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Western Cape
Foundation type
Non-Profit Company (NPC)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief 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

Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape is a registered disaster relief nonprofit in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is 257-249 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape 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 disaster relief charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape is based in Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a NPC.

Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape 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.

Among disaster relief charities registered in South Africa: Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape 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 disaster relief in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape This page 50 - -
Life Link Pregnancy Crisis Centre 52 - -
Waqful Waqifin Foundation 52 - -
Plight Crisis Pregnancy Centre 52 - -
Nea-Zoia Crisis Pregnancy Care Centre 52 - -
Ground Search And Rescue 52 - -
Horses 4 Hope 52 - -
Monkey Helpline 52 - -
Beit Bracha Rehabilitasiesentrum 52 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
Headquarters address
No street address on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape

What is Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape?
Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape is a disaster relief non-profit company, South Africa.
When was Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape founded?
Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape was founded in 2021.
Where is Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape located?
Headquartered in South Africa.
Is Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape trustworthy?
Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape 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 Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape's registration number?
Registration: 257-249 NPO (South Africa).
What is Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape's website?
https://squirrelrescue.co.za/
Are donations to Squirrel Rescue And Rehab Western Cape 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.