TREASURER ’ S REPORT
It is my pleasure to present the Treasurer ’ s Report for ChildSafe South Africa ( ChildSafe ) for the financial year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 . This year has been marked by prudent financial management , strategic investments , and relationship building .
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Together , these have strengthened ChildSafe ’ s financial health and supported our mission to ensure the safety and well-being of children across South Africa .
Financial Performance
• Revenue Growth : Thanks to generous contributions from our donors and grants
from various organizations , total revenue for the year amounted to R3.115m ( 2023 : R4.330m ). Despite the reduction in grant income , 2024 saw ChildSafe
able to expand programmes and extend its reach to communities in need .
• Expense Management : ChildSafe continues to maintain strict control over expenses and ensures that funds are allocated efficiently to programmes
and initiatives . Total expenses for the year ended 31 March 2024 amounted to
R3.105m ( 2023 : R4.53m ), resulting in a surplus of R374 218 in 2024 ( 2023 : R32 815 ). The surplus will be reinvested into future projects to further
ChildSafe ’ s impact .
• Investment in Programmes : A substantial portion of our budget was dedicated to expanding our key programmes : the Walking to School Project and Early Childhood Development Training . These investments have been instrumental in achieving our strategic goals and making a tangible impact on child safety .
Key Financial Highlights
• Safe School Zone Colloquium : ChildSafe allocated R103 820 to host this important event , which brought together key stakeholders to discuss and implement strategies for creating safer school environments . The colloquium was a resounding success , fostering collaboration and generating actionable insights .
• Walking to School Project : ChildSafe secured funding of R4.4m for this initiative , which will be operational in the Mamelodi region from April 2024 to March 2026 . This project aims to improve pedestrian safety for children walking to school , reducing the risk of accidents and injuries .
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