We Care is a response to the needs of the less fortunate.
Together, we can make a difference.
Since 2020, the numbers of destitute people and abandoned animals have increased significantly in South Africa. The challenge is an ever-growing one and community organisations that care for the less fortunate, need us all to help.
Glacier We Care is a response to people and animals in need. We assist the champions in community organisations who make a positive impact in people’s lives and who care for animals that have been abandoned or abused.
We Care is a Glacier initiative that provides an online platform for caring individuals like you. Perhaps you want to help financially, but you don’t know where to start or which organisation to donate to.
We’ve made it easy for you: You decide on the organisation you would like to support, how much you would like to donate, and how you would like your donation to be spent.
For as little as R50, you can make a difference, and Glacier We Care provides the platform to do that.
To enable as many organisations as possible to benefit from this initiative, we will be profiling new ones, periodically.
Door of Hope, literally, receives abandoned children on their doorstep – or more accurately, in a hole in their wall. Part of their mission is to save abandoned children and bring them to a safe, loving home.
Children placed in Hannah’s Place of Safety are ensured of a warm, loving home where the dedicated staff work tirelessly to nurture them physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Villa of Hope provides superior care to orphaned children or those who require protection and care due to abuse, neglect and abandonment.
PACT was established to provide dedicated care and medical treatment for abandoned, stray, neglected and abused animals.
We have partnered with PayFast, an online payment platform, so that the money you donate reaches the organisation you choose instantly, safely and securely.
Donations to date
- Door of Hope 0%
- Hannah’s Place of Safety 0%
- Phoenix Animal Care and Treatment 0%
- Villa of Hope 0%
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Glacier decide on the organisations to support?
The Glacier Charity Committee selects the organisations according to predetermined selection criteria such as, among others:
- NGO registration;
- the nature of the organisation; and
- the organisation’s longevity and track record in the community.
We will change the organisations from time to time so that as many as possible can benefit from Glacier We Care.
Where do the donations go?
The donations go directly to the charity, via PayFast, a payment platform.
Is PayFast safe and secure?
PayFast has many automated and manual checks in place to protect both buyers and vendors from fraudulent transactions. Online retail has a fraud rate of between 1% and 2% of all transactions. Through effective controls, PayFast’s fraud rate is currently below 0.1% and is decreasing.
Who do I contact if I have an issue with the payment?
Please contact PayFast directly by using the following details:
Who can I contact if I have a question?
Please email wecare@glacier.co.za.
We usually respond to queries within 72 hours.
How can I submit the details of an organisation for consideration by the Charity Committee?
Please send an email to wecare@glacier.co.za with your suggested charity that you would like the Charity Committee to consider.
What do I need to know about acquiring a receipt from the charity that I have donated to, for Section 18A tax purposes?
- Contact the charity directly that you have donated to and inform them of your donation.
- They will require proof of payment as well as a signed letter from you with your personal details and the size of your donation. If you are donating as a business, the details will need to be on your business letterhead, which includes your company particulars as well as your company registration number.
- Once the charity verifies your request and details, they will send you a receipt for the donation.
Please note that information related to tax-related issues with respect to donations is included in the SARS Basic Guide to Section 18A Approval.
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