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Tekkie Tax

2018 Campaign Summary

Introduction

Some of our biggest National Welfare Organisations in SA have

joined forces to conduct one BIG national fundraising campaign

called National Tekkie Tax Day. Together we represent more than

1 000 NGOs all over the country.

History

The first Tekkie Tax campaign took place in 2013 and R2.4 million was raised. Since its inception, the

campaign raised and astounding R30.5million. After the annual audit in October, all proceeds are

distributed to us by the end of November every year.

The project is supported by thousands of people, companies, NGOs & schools and we are thankful to each

one for joining in the fun. Thanks to them, this is quickly becoming the most significant national fundraising

campaign in SA.

How does it work?

1. Members of the public are asked to choose a Tekkie Tax sticker. There are five different stickers

available, each representing a beneficiary sector. Depending on where your heart lies, you can

choose which of the five sectors you would like to support and YES, you may choose more than one!

Animals Bring Hope Children Disability Education

2. Next step is to buy a pair of our funky Tekkie Tag shoelaces. On 25th

of May, you can dress up or

down (it really does not matter) but remember to wear your sticker and your tekkies funked-up in

their special new laces.

When is International Tekkie Tax Day?

The next International Tekkie Tax Day is on Friday, 25 May 2018.

WHERE can you get a sticker, Tekkie Tag shoelaces or publicity material?

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• From any of us! There are nearly 300 participating non-profit organisations.

• ToysRUs / BabiesRUs

• Order from the Tekkie Tax website www.tekkietax.co.za

• Tekkie Tax will, for the first time, make digital vouchers for material available. On payment, you will

receive a voucher that can be redeemed at your closest participating NGO.

What does it cost?

A sticker alone is R10 and the Tekkie Tag shoelaces are R35 a packet (including your sticker and VAT)

What are the five SECTORS from which I can choose my sticker?

Animals

If you have never loved an animal, part of your soul remains un-awakened. We look out

for the homeless, helpless and voiceless furry friends, wild and domesticated.

Bring Hope

Being poor is extremely challenging - a daily struggle to survive that you cannot even

imagine. We care for older persons, HIV/AIDS patients, families and feed thousands of

people every day.

Children

Safeguarding children is our highest priority. We care for the needs of the little ones,

whether they are sick, hungry or simply needs love. Children might forget what you taught

them but they will always remember how you made them feel.

Disability

Persons with disabilities are no different from others. We work to ensure the dignity

and inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream society – the world of work,

sport, recreation, politics and all the things that make life worthwhile!

Education

Education is not only preparing for life; it is life itself. We have different target markets

in this sector: formal school education, adult education, information sharing &

awareness, and even education via sport. The NGOs in this sector also focus on creating

awareness, taking care of and supporting people with cancer via their extensive

education programs.

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Who are the BENEFICIARIES in each sector?

The fact that so many welfare organisations across a variety of service delivery fields are working together

saves a lot of money and creates a fundraising platform for organisations that do not have the

infrastructure to organise a campaign of this magnitude.

Animals

SPCA branches

Numerous animal welfare organisations.

Bring Hope

NG Welsyn

SAVF

VVA - Free State Care in Action

Children

Child Welfare Organisations

SOS Children's Villages

Disability

Epilepsy SA

Special Olympics SA

Education

Imisebeyelanga Services

CANSA

RoleModels Foundation

What do you DO on National Tekkie Tax Day?

Wear your sticker/s as well as your tekkies with our funky Tekkie Tag shoelaces on Friday, 25 May 2018. If

possible, make your tekkies WORK that day and do some community service:

• Take the dogs at a shelter for a walk.

• Bring a special treat to the children that we take care of.

• Spoil the people in one of our old age homes to tea and cake.

• Take a bunch of carrots to the horses and donkeys we look after.

• Clean up your local park.

• Take the stairs instead of the lift, save electricity, celebrate your health and be thankful for the fact

that you CAN walk up the stairs.

WHY should you wear the Tekkie Tax sticker?

• Show that you have paid your “tax” and earned the right to wear your tekkies for the day!

• Support the cause close to your heart visibly.

• Join in the fun!

Who are behind the scenes?

The Campaign is owned by NGO’s, managed by NGO’s for the benefit of the NGO’s. The Owner

Organisations are: SAVF & Epilepsy SA.

Legal Protection of the Campaign

The Tekkie Tax Campaign is owned by The Legacy through Charity Trust

and all rights regarding this project shall remain the property of and are

vested in The Legacy through Charity Trust, including (but not limited to)

the trademark, logos and copy related to the pr

The Campaign is run by a Charitable Trust, called The Legacy through

Charity Trust (LtC), registered with the Master of the South Gauteng High Court under registration number

LT2455/2012, 116-048 NPO and PBO 0300541253. VAT no: 4550267381.

We will protect our rights to this Campaign

Board of Advisors

The purpose of the Board of Advisors is

benefit of all parties involved. It consist

includes, amongst others, national beneficiary representatives, the

and representatives of the trust's service provider/s and sponsoring companies.

The Board of Advisors for the 2018

Germa Hattingh Tekkie Tax

Marieta Kemp SAVF / Trustee

Gary Westwood Epilepsy SA

Reinet Meyer SPCA Bloemfontein

Heidi Coetzee Khuluma

Yvonne Stiglingh SOS Children's Villages SA

Barbara Bouwer Child Welfare Germiston

Maria Scholtz CANSA

Rina Ferreira Imisebeyelanga Services

Annelise de Jager Patron

Alwyn Smit RoleModels Foundation

Why is it called TAX?

It is compulsory to participate and to

What is a TEKKIE?

The fashion gurus might not agree with this

your cupboard, there MUST be a pair . . .?

The Campaign is owned by NGO’s, managed by NGO’s for the benefit of the NGO’s. The Owner

Organisations are: SAVF & Epilepsy SA.

Tax Campaign is owned by The Legacy through Charity Trust

and all rights regarding this project shall remain the property of and are

vested in The Legacy through Charity Trust, including (but not limited to)

the trademark, logos and copy related to the project.

The Campaign is run by a Charitable Trust, called The Legacy through

Charity Trust (LtC), registered with the Master of the South Gauteng High Court under registration number

048 NPO and PBO 0300541253. VAT no: 4550267381.

l protect our rights to this Campaign

of the Board of Advisors is to plan, develop and execute the Tekkie Tax

consists of individuals and organisations nominated by the

, amongst others, national beneficiary representatives, the trustees of the

rust's service provider/s and sponsoring companies.

8 campaign are:

Tekkie Tax National Campaign Manager / Trustee

/ Trustee

Epilepsy SA / Trustee

SPCA Bloemfontein

Khuluma Counselling Services

SOS Children's Villages SA

Child Welfare Germiston

CANSA

Imisebeyelanga Services

Patron / Trustee

RoleModels Foundation

to have some fun on that day (in our universe anyway)

might not agree with this, but our definition is “any shoe with laces”.

your cupboard, there MUST be a pair . . .?

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The Campaign is owned by NGO’s, managed by NGO’s for the benefit of the NGO’s. The Owner

Charity Trust (LtC), registered with the Master of the South Gauteng High Court under registration number

ekkie Tax Campaign for the

ions nominated by the trust and

rustees of the trust, the trust's auditor

rust's service provider/s and sponsoring companies.

our universe anyway).

but our definition is “any shoe with laces”. So, have a look in

Contact details

We are just on the other side of your

We love to talk!!

Tel: (012) 663-8181

Email: tekkietax@mweb.co.za

Banking Details:

Bank: Standard Bank Centurion

Account number: 0122 9 5515

Together we will achieve more than our

individual efforts combined

We are just on the other side of your telephone or computer, contact us for any questions or suggestions.

Fax: (012) 663-8188

Website: www.tekkietax.co.za

Branch Code: 012 645

Account name: Tekkie Tax

Together we will achieve more than our

individual efforts combined

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contact us for any questions or suggestions.

www.tekkietax.co.za