What you should do
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Go to your nearest Department of Social Development office.
- Complete Form 2.
- Submit the following:
- business plan of organisation and list of services rendered by the organisation
- names and certified copies of ID of members of the organisation
- constitution of the organisation
- NPO registration certificate, if registered as an NPO
- any other registration certificates or documents that can support the application
- audited financial statements for at least six months
- names and contact details of Auditors
- background information on receiving previous financial awards
- provide reference and contact details of persons/organisation supporting the application
- disclose all sources of funding/income
- register of list of beneficiaries Register of names of staff members rendering the services.
- A social worker will conduct a visit to ensure that you satisfy the Director-General expectation that your organisation will be managed and conducted in compliance with the norms and standards.
- If you comply, you will be issued with a registration certificate – Form 3.
- If you are registered and you fail to comply with the national norms and standards, the Director-General can terminate and deregister your organisation at any time after one month’s notice to your organisation and the recipients of the service you provide.
Please note: All registered community-based care and support services are monitored and evaluated annually to ensure continuous compliance with national norms and standards.