Child Welfare Kempton picks up the pieces after mismanagement debacle
The restoration of the welfare’s image has become top priority for the organisation
IN a bid to pick up the pieces following a previous mismanagement debacle, Child Welfare Kempton Park (CWKP) is embarking on a few projects to change its image and to raise funds.
Since the saga, a new board, new management and new staff members have been appointed. The restoration of the welfare’s image has become top priority for the organisation.
Over and above this, the organisation’s mother bod”, Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA), plunged the affiliate into further financial difficulties with the South African Revenue Services (SARS). Challenges include irregular payment of PAYE and UIF and provident funds being deducted from staff salaries without any records of accountability.
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The organisation will, over the next few months, partake in various initiatives to try and raise funds to pay back over R400 000 currently owed to SARS and to sustain the organisation.
“After facing this huge financial challenge, CWKP is trying to move forward. Since the mismanagement of the organisation’s funds a few years ago, it has been really challenging to raise money because of the already ‘dented’ image,” CWKP’s director, Makha Thusi, said.
“We want to re-position ourselves within the community and let people know that steps are being taken to change the organisation’s image and we are working hard to raise money for the continuation of service delivery, including staff retention. We are therefore appealing for help from the greater community in the form of goods, funds or connecting the organisation to financial resources.”
With regards to SARS: If individuals or an organisation could come forward and offer a loan, an agreement could be made to pay them back under affordable terms. This would be better than owing SARS, which charges a huge interest rate. Owing SARS also has negative connotations.
“The money owed by the organisation keeps growing at a rate of 10 per cent a day.”
The line-up of fundraising events include a spring fun run on September 30, a fundraising gala dinner on October 28 and a golf day on March 31 next year – all these will hopefully become annual events.
More information regarding the events will be communicated closer to the time.
“Despite these challenges, CWKP is still delivering community services according to its mandate. Doors are still open and the public is welcome to come for assistance.”
They are open for business Monday to Friday from 8amto- 4pm. They are situated at 19 Maxwell Street. Alternatively, their offices can be reached on 011 970 1814.
