Girls and Boys Town invites SA to change lives this tax season

Girls and Boys Town South Africa (GBTSA), which operates a campus in Kagiso/ Randfontein, is encouraging South Africans to use the tax season as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact beyond the balance sheet by investing in the futures of vulnerable children and young people.

As South Africans enter tax season, many are reflecting on how their resources can be used for lasting social good.

For GBTSA, this period offers a chance to invite individuals and organisations to support change that extends far beyond numbers – change that helps shape the lives of children and youth who need it most, for the greater good of the country.

For more than six decades, GBTSA has provided safe and nurturing environments for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment or severe family breakdown. Through its nationally recognised therapeutic child and youth care model, the organisation supports young people in rebuilding trust, developing essential life skills, and transitioning into independent, productive adulthood.

Tax season presents a natural moment for South Africans to align their financial decisions with their values. Donations to registered public benefit organisations such as GBTSA not only support vital social development work but also contribute directly to long-term, sustainable change in communities across the country.

“Every child deserves a second chance,” said Karen Farred, CEO of Girls and Boys Town South Africa.

“When you give to GBTSA, you’re not just making a donation – you’re investing in healing, dignity, and the possibility of a different future for a young person who needs it most.”

Funds raised during this period will be directed towards therapeutic care, educational support, life-skills development and aftercare services for children and youth across GBTSA’s programmes nationwide, including those supported through its Kagiso/ Randfontein campus.

Farred added that while tax season can often feel transactional, generosity does not have to be.

“Giving can be intentional, personal and deeply impactful. We encourage South Africans to see this as an opportunity to become part of a child’s journey toward stability and independence,” said Farred.

GBTSA is inviting individuals, families and corporate partners to support the organisation during tax season to help ensure that vulnerable children receive the care, guidance and opportunities they deserve.

“Donations made to GBTSA qualify for tax benefits in line with current legislation. By choosing GBTSA as a preferred Section 18A partner, donors can give with both heart and purpose – while reaping the associated tax benefits,” Farred concluded.