We believe that every medically fragile child has the right to excellent holistic healthcare, delivered in the spirit of Christian love and devotion. Thank you for choosing to support children who need your help the most.
Benefits of giving to young patients at St Joseph’s
St Joseph’s is a registered non-profit organisation and approved as a public benefit organisation (PBO) under Section 18A of the Income Tax Act in South Africa. Donors will receive a Section 18a Tax Certificate. NPO 002/908 and PBO 130000399. VAT Reg. No. 4840113866
Exciting News for Global Donors
We are thrilled to announce that your support stretches beyond South Africa. Donations made to St Joseph’s now offer tax benefits in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Canada. The Chapel & York Family of Foundations were established to increase the flow of philanthropic funds to organisations worldwide. For donations from Germany, we have partnered with the Liedelt Stiftung. Donations to St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care will also enjoy tax benefits for German-based donors. St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care is a registered member of the foundations above. By partnering with Chapel & York Foundations, we ensure a seamless and secure donation process.
Ensuring Compliance and Security
To uphold regulatory standards and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, we accept donations exclusively in the local currency. When making your donation through Chapel & York Foundation portals, select St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care as your chosen charity. You’ll then be guided through a secure payment process tailored to your preferred currency.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Donate in Kind. Make Care Tangible
Some of the most meaningful support comes in the form of everyday essentials.
By donating items from to our Care Closet, you help us meet the daily needs of our young patients and their families, ensuring comfort, dignity, and continuity of care during their stay at St Joseph’s.
Your donated items support children who rely on us for medical care, therapy, nutrition, and emotional support.
Items we currently need include:
Nappies and toiletries
Clothing and blankets
Toys, books, and play items
Therapy and care essentials
Every item helps us create a safe, nurturing, child-centred environment where healing can happen.
Thank you for considering a donation to St Joseph’s. Your donation can be life-changing for a child
- Provides nutritious meals for a child each week.
- Cover essential medical supplies for an entire month.
- Can fund a week of holistic care including medical and therapeutic support.
- Can provide restorative, rehabilitative care and give a child a second chance at life.
St Joseph’s offers individuals and groups the opportunity to be part of something greater than themselves.
Our volunteers play a vital role in creating positive, lasting change in the lives of our young patients, supporting both their medical recovery and social development. Volunteers assist with activities such as play and stimulation, reading and homework support, arts and crafts, garden and facility projects, administrative support, and helping our therapy and nursing teams create a nurturing, child-centred environment.
If you are motivated, compassionate, and committed, we would love to welcome you to our volunteer community.
To get involved, please contact us at info@stjosephsipc.org.za to request a volunteer application form.
Leave a bequest
A will is very personal and should benefit family and loved ones first. You may, however, wish to consider a leaving a legacy to St Joseph’s which would be exempt from estate duty.
Leaving a charitable bequest in your will could make the world of difference to our children in need, while such a gift enjoys tax advantages. This is a win-win for everyone, and you are doing something amazing that people will remember you for.
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles
For more information on the impact of your legacy gift or to discuss this matter in confidence, please contact our Fundraising lead, Dushina Arran on dushina@stjosephsipc.org.za or by telephone on 021 934 0352.

Transform the lives of our children. Make us your MySchool Beneficiary
You can contribute to St Joseph’s by swiping your MySchool/My Village/My Planet card when making purchases at any Woolworths, Engen Quikshops, Toys R Us, Waltons, Reggie’s and more. If St Joseph’s is your chosen beneficiary, the store then donates a percentage of your purchases to us, on your behalf.
To add us as a beneficiary, visit: MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet
If you don’t have a card, you can simply apply online or call
0860 100 445.
St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO No: 002/908) and a recognised Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No: 130000399).
