Building a brighter future for all

Corporate Social Responsibility

Stewardship report

Pathways

From early childhood to career readiness

Through the Sygnia CSI programme, we support underprivileged individuals at every step — from early childhood development to skills training and career pathways.

15+

Supported organisations

We build sustainable, long-term partnerships with each organisation we support, ensuring lasting impact and shared growth.

9500+

Beneficiaries

Individuals from underprivileged backgrounds who have received support through our programmes to date.

Young voices rise

Witness the power of youth at the 2024 National Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships! Hosted by Merrifield Prep the competition brought together some of SA’s top young speakers! Proudly sponsored by Sygnia.

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Social investment focus

Sygnia’s CSR is overseen by the Transformation, Social and Ethics Committee, a formal subcommittee of the Board of Directors.

Education

We support initiatives from early childhood to tertiary education, guided by pressing national social challenges.

Sustainability

Sygnia supports education projects that empower previously disadvantaged individuals to participate in the economy.

Values

Sygnia’s values and business objectives ensure that it continues to implement good business practice and do good work.

Highlights

Recent highlights include our Mandela Day stationery and toiletry drive, a matric ball dress drive for underprivileged students, and the heartwarming Santa Shoebox campaign. Every moment reflects our commitment to creating lasting change — one project, one person, one purpose at a time.

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9Miles
Nigel S, Founder

“We are so excited and humbled, and we look forward to partnering with Sygnia this year to strengthen our educational program and impact.”

Christel House
Adri M, CEO

“We are immensely grateful for the continued support and encouragement of Sygnia in helping us to forge an environment that brings out the best in our students. Your multi-year investment in our vision has given us the strength we need to continue to provide a life where poverty does not limit our students’ potential.”

Elkana
Rajeshree W, Funding Manager

“Thank you Sygnia for helping us change the story, one child at a time. We know we cannot help every child we serve, but we are making a difference – the evidence is in our attendance registers and empty food pots every day.”

Regional Educare Council
Luyanda H, Director

“Thank you Sygnia for helping us change the story, one child at a time. We know we cannot help every child we serve, but we are making a difference – the evidence is in our attendance registers and empty food pots every day.”

The Homestead
Maria S, Executive Director

“The Homestead is sincerely grateful to Sygnia CSI for believing in our work. We feel privileged by your donor support and look forward to a long-term partnership together.”

You talk – we listen.

Hear what our beneficiaries have to say about their experiences with Sygnia.

Ready to apply? Here is is what you need:

A completed application form

Organisation background, including constitution or founding documents

List of directors and members/or trustees

Financials: Annual budget and proof of bank account

Tax Exemption Certificate

BEE confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Who do we consider for funding?

  • Registered public benefit organisations (PBOs) with projects in education/educational support.
  • Sustainable partners who can create a long-term, lasting impact, and who consistently and effectively raise funds from a variety of different donors to meet their objectives, rather than being dependent on only one or two donors.
  • Partners with a proven track record of successful outcomes are preferred.

Who is excluded from funding consideration?

  • Individuals
  • Political or quasi-political bodies
  • Religious organisations
  • Trade unions
  • Individual school requests
  • Overseas tours and exchanges
  • Sporting activities, sports and recreation clubs
  • Music festivals/choirs and/or video and film productions
  • Fundraising gala events
  • Conferences, workshops and memorial lectures
  • Advertising in educational or other supplements
  • Company promotions and membership subscriptions
  • General fundraising requests
  • Commercial ventures (closed corporations and other for-profit activities)
  • Loans and investments
  • Employees of Sygnia

How do I apply for funding?

If you are a registered organisation that focuses on education from early childhood development through to tertiary education, please send the application form together with all required documentation to sygcsi@sygnia.co.za. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

When is the application deadline?

Please note funding for 2025 has closed.

If you would like to apply for funding in 2026 please note that our application period opens on 01 February and closes on 31 March 2026.

What is the funding period?

Proposals are reviewed and funding decisions are made in March each year. Successful applicants will be advised in writing. While we endeavour to respond to every application, if you have not received any correspondence from us by end-May, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Contact the Sygnia CSI Team via sygcsi@sygnia.co.za and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

During business hours, we generally respond within 48 hours.

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