It builds permanent things
The Legacy Village is a R5,000,000 undertaking. It will not be built out of once-off donations. It will be built by a small number of people who decide to carry a part of it.
Patrons and Major Giving
Some gifts do not end. They begin something.
Patronage is how the Foundation moves from month-to-month relief to permanent structures — a Village, a funded programme year, a child's whole school journey. This is a confidential conversation, not a checkout.
Why patronage matters
Relief keeps a family alive this month. Patronage changes what is possible for the next ten years.
The Foundation was born out of the life of Sr. Elizabeth Funie Shabalala — a woman who gave her working life to caring for other people. The work carried in her name is real, it is delivered by hand, and it is currently funded month by month. Patronage is what turns that into something that can be planned, staffed, reported on and sustained.
It is accountable
Every patron commitment is designated, recorded and reported. You are told exactly what your contribution funded, and you receive a Section 18A tax certificate where applicable.
It is honoured properly
Patrons are recognised on the Wall of Honour as Legacy Builders, or remain entirely anonymous. That choice is yours and it is respected without question.
Annual Patron Levels
Four levels of personal patronage.
Commitments are annual and may be paid monthly, quarterly or in a single instalment. All amounts are in South African rand.
Patron Level
Founding Patron
R500,000 and above annually
The highest level of personal partnership with the Foundation. A Founding Patron underwrites the long-term stability of the mission and stands beside the family that carries it.
- Permanent recognition on the Wall of Honour as a Legacy Builder
- Named recognition within The Legacy Village
- Private annual briefing with the Founder and Chief Financial Officer
- Early sight of the annual Impact Portfolio before publication
- Section 18A tax certificate and full designated-fund reporting
Patron Level
Legacy Builder
R250,000 annually
For patrons who want to build something that outlives them — funding a whole programme area for a full year rather than a single moment of relief.
- Recognition on the Wall of Honour as a Legacy Builder
- Named sponsorship of a full programme year
- Twice-yearly written impact report on the designated programme
- Invitation to the annual report briefing
- Section 18A tax certificate
Patron Level
Village Benefactor
R100,000 annually
Directed at The Legacy Village — the physical home of the Foundation's long-term work. A Benefactor funds a defined part of the build or its running costs.
- Named recognition on a designated space within The Legacy Village
- Progress reporting on the Village build and fundraising tracker
- Invitation to Village milestone moments
- Section 18A tax certificate
Patron Level
Circle of Purpose
R50,000 annually
An entry point into the patron community for individuals and family trusts who want a sustained, meaningful commitment rather than once-off giving.
- Listed in the Circle of Purpose in the annual Impact Portfolio
- Annual impact report on the designated area
- Invitation to the annual report briefing
- Section 18A tax certificate
Organisations, Trusts and Companies
Corporate and institutional pathways.
For companies, family trusts, grantmakers and institutions, partnership is structured around your reporting requirements as much as our delivery needs.
Corporate Legacy Partner
R250,000 and above annually — bespoke
A multi-year corporate partnership covering a named programme, employee participation and joint reporting. Structured around your B-BBEE socio-economic development and ESG reporting requirements.
Programme Underwriter
R100,000 – R250,000 annually
Underwrite one programme — Feed a Family, Give a Girl Dignity or Support a Child's School Journey — for a full year, with quarterly delivery reporting.
In-Kind and Infrastructure Partner
Valued in kind
Land, buildings, materials, vehicles, technology, professional services or logistics. For The Legacy Village in particular, in-kind partnership can be worth more than cash.
Trust, Foundation or Grantmaker
By proposal
Grant funding against a written proposal. The Foundation's Organisation Profile, Impact Portfolio and Partnership Prospectus are available as downloadable documents for due diligence.
Due diligence documents
Three institutional documents are available to download before you commit to anything.
How it works
No payment is requested on this page.
Major giving is a relationship. This is the process from first enquiry to first report.
01
You enquire
You send the confidential form below. Nothing is published, nothing is charged and no commitment is made.
02
We respond personally
The Founder or the Chief Financial Officer replies within five working days to arrange a conversation.
03
We agree the terms
Amount, payment rhythm, designated purpose, recognition preference and reporting schedule are put in writing.
04
You are reported to
You receive your Section 18A certificate and scheduled written reports on exactly what your commitment funded.
Confidential Enquiry
Begin the conversation.
This enquiry is seen only by the Foundation's executive leadership. It is not published anywhere and it does not commit you to anything.
Not ready for patronage?
Every contribution matters, at every level. There are many other ways to stand with this work.