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5. ST. PHILOMENA’S MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS
1984
Establishment of Pre-School Project
1990
Establishment of an After Care Centre to assist in the transition of teenage children leaving the Home and being reintegrated into the community
1999
Establishment of Saints Hospitality Centre (SHC) project as a self-sustainability Income-generating conference and hospitality centre
2000
Establishment of Mater Dei Home in partnership with the Right to Live Campaign to assist single mothers in crisis and their children to develop as a family
2003
Opening of the Computer Resource and Training Centre with the support of Digital Partnership, Vodacom and Microsoft SA
2006
Acknowledgement by Brystol-Myers Squib Secure the Future for the Community Development Project as a model of service to children in communities
2005
ICTP registered as accredited ICDL training service provider
2008
Completion of the building of the Craft Skills & Entrepreneurial Centre
2008
ICTP registered under ISET SETA as an accredited training service provider for delivering
qualified government unit standards of ICT training
2008
Informal approval by the local Department of Education for the school-based work of the
Community Child Development Project
2008
Proposal by representatives of the local Department of Education for the provision of psycho-social healing training of school educators, as part of their Employee Assistance Programme, under the Community Child Development Project
2010
Saints Hospitality Centre, a business belonging to St Philomena’s for the purpose of income generation, was used as an example in non-profit business for the pur benefit of self-sustainability. The business was presented at the Social Enterprise World Forum that took place from 5-7 April 2011 at the University of Johannesburg
2010
Sponsorship by 1time.co.za & Hirt & Carter for advertising on 1time flight magazines
2010
CCDP holds holiday programme at Barracuda School during the extended holidays due to Soccer World Cup.
2010
CCDP and Barracuda School were interviewed for a documentary production commissioned by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
2011
Re-opening of Children’s Home including an 18-21 After-Care-program. The first such a program to be financially supported by Social Welfare
2011
An executive member of the eThekwini Health and Welfare Forum.
6. ST. PHILOMENA’S GOVERNANCE & CONTROLS
6.1 Governance
St. Philomena’s is a registered NPO, who’s voluntary Board of Management (BOM) of 10, is elected at the organization’s Annual General Meeting. A number of our Board Members have over 5 years of experience of serving on the Board. Our BOM meets bimonthly as a whole and at subcommittee level, when the need arises. The organization is subjected to transparent and strict financial management practice; checked and tested by our Board and external Auditors. Supported by our BOM, our director ensures the formal registration and authorization of projects at state level. All our Projects assess and collaborate with partners and stakeholders relevant to each project’s mission and objectives.
6.2 Budget & Financial Controls
Our in house Financial Officer (Bookkeeper) administrates the day-to day project and operational finances. As a non-profit organization, we regard transparency and credibility as essential to our continued existence. The organization follows financial management policies and procedures, which regularly reviewed. Mazars Moores Rowland, a credible financial auditor and consultancy, oversees the organizations accounts and conducts the organization’s annual audit. Audited financial statements are made available at our Annual General Meetings or as and when requested.
6.3 Management & Accountability
Each of the 6 Project leaders and their staff meet with the director to monitor and evaluate project implementation progress and development impact, on a fortnightly basis. The project leaders as well as key support staff also meet fortnightly with the director in view of organization strategy, inter-departmental actions, budget & finance as well as feedback and follow-ups with our Board of Management, to name a few.
6.4 Self-Sustainability
St. Philomena’s, continuously strives to be self-sustained. This is achieved by using a multifaceted Fundraising and Public Relations approach. To ensure the confidence and support of project monitoring, evaluation and reporting adhere to high standards. This helps ensure continued buy-in and support from corporate social investors and donors.
St. Philomena’s also has its own self-sustainability project in Saints Hospitality Centre. This project generates a modest source of revenue, which supports the implementation of St. Philomena’s social development services. The Centre’s conference, over-night accommodation, and catering services are also a means of ensuring Saints Hospitality Centre’s sustained viability.
6.5 Fundraising Strategy:
A multi-disciplinary fundraising strategy is implemented to ensure the continuity of St. Philomena’s social development projects. This involves:
Local business support (funding & gifts in kind)
Overseas donors agencies and Embassies
Local and overseas individual supporters
Churches (local and Europe)
Local Trusts and Foundations
National Lottery
St Phil’s Conference & Hospitality Centre (sustainability)
St Phil’s Computer resource and E-Learning Centre
Coming up with innovative ideas to attract donors