Care for Wild states that it is a B-BBEE Level 1 Broad-Based Black Socio-Economic Development Contributor, with a beneficiary base above 75%. For South African companies, a donation may count towards socio-economic development (SED) goals. Whether it does depends on your verification agency, so check before you give.
What Care for Wild says about its status
The sanctuary describes itself as a B-BBEE Level 1 Broad-Based Black Socio-Economic Development Contributor. It states a beneficiary base greater than 75% and 100% recognition for B-BBEE socio-economic development purposes. That is subject to the terms and validity of the relevant B-BBEE documentation.
Ask Care for Wild for the current certificate and its validity dates. Your verification agency will want to see them.
How SED giving works in general
B-BBEE is South Africa’s framework for broad-based black economic empowerment. One element rewards socio-economic development: money or in-kind support that helps communities build sustainable access to the economy.
Two rules matter most. At least 75% of the beneficiaries must be black people. The contribution must also aim to facilitate income-generating activities or sustainable access to the economy for them.
The target has historically been set as a share of net profit after tax, and points are awarded in proportion to how much of it you meet. Draft amendments to the Codes have been proposed, so confirm the current target with your verification agency.
Where conservation fits
Care for Wild links its conservation work to jobs, education and community programmes. Its work supports rangers, K9 handlers, mounted units and local employment, and it runs education programmes for children.
Not every rand of a donation to a conservation organisation counts as SED. Contributions generally need to benefit eligible communities directly. Ask how your giving would be directed and documented.
Section 18A tax certificates
Care for Wild may issue Section 18A tax certificates for qualifying donations. Eligible South African donors can claim a deduction, subject to Section 18A and SARS rules. The allowable deduction is generally limited to 10% of taxable income, with excess amounts subject to carry-forward rules.
What to do next
- Ask Care for Wild for its current B-BBEE certificate and Section 18A details.
- Speak to your verification agency about how your planned contribution will be scored.
- Agree what documentation you need, such as beneficiary information and proof of use.
- Decide on the structure: a donation, a corporate rhino adoption or a multi-year arrangement.
This is general information, not tax or compliance advice.
FAQs
Is Care for Wild a B-BBEE Level 1 contributor?
It states that it is a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Socio-Economic Development Contributor, subject to the validity of its B-BBEE documentation. Ask for the current certificate.
Will my donation automatically count towards my B-BBEE scorecard?
Not automatically. It may count where it supports eligible beneficiary communities in line with the Codes and your verification agency’s requirements.
Can I get a Section 18A certificate?
Care for Wild may issue Section 18A certificates for qualifying donations. Ask the team for details.
Can a company adopt a rhino as well?
Yes. See corporate rhino adoption for how that works.
Speak to Care for Wild about structuring your giving. Contact the Corporate Team.
