NLB

The Co-operative for Research and Education (CORE) and SANGONeT invite NGOs and other civil society groups in Gauteng to a public consultation on 5 November 2012 (13h00-14h30) at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg to discuss the draft lotteries policy and specific responses and inputs in this regard.

The Department of Trade and Industry has recently published a draft Lotteries Policy following approval by Cabinet. The Lotteries Act regulates lottery activities and provides the basic framework for the management and operation of a National Lottery.

The draft policy proposes interventions to address the challenges identified in the implementation of the Lotteries Act, and as identified by various assessments to improve the performance of the distribution of funds raised by the National Lottery. A draft bill will flow from the policy proposals following consultations with various stakeholders.

Written comments on the proposed policy need to be submitted to the Department of Trade and Industry by 3 December 2012.

The objective of the public consultation is therefore to contribute to a consolidated and widely supported response to the draft Lotteries Policy.

Click here to view the draft Lotteries Policy, and here for a discussion document with initial comments in response to the draft Lotteries Policy, prepared by Phiroshaw Camay of CORE.

If you are not in a position to attend, please review the mentioned documents and forward your comments to corejhb@mail.ngo.za.

RSVP by Friday, 2 November 2012:

Dipuo Mahanyele, SANGONeT, Tel: 011 403 4935, E-mail: dipuo@sangonet.org.za

A light lunch and refreshments will be served from 12h30 - 13h00.

The Distributing Agency for Sport and Recreation, established in terms of the Lotteries Act (No. 57 of 1997), is in a position to consider applications for funding from the proceeds of the National Lottery in the Sport and Recreation Sector.

Applications are invited from SASCOC, National Federations, Affiliates to National Federations, Provincial Academies of Sport, Municipalities, Universities, Further Education and Training Institutions, Affiliates to Provincial Federations (clubs, regions, districts & sub-unions), Recreation Organisations/Clubs, Schools, Provincial Sports Confederations. The aforementioned bodies can apply for funding as identified below.

The NLDTF will give preference to applications from organisations that advance rural, under-privileged and poor communities that support transformation & development; universal access to facilities; and reasonable accommodation to facilitate the inclusion of people with disabilities.

All applications must be completed on the prescribed FORM 2010/1 and in accordance with the 2012 Guidelines.

SASCOC may apply for all aspects of its mandate relating to the monitoring and delivery of High Performance Sport in South Africa. This includes talent identification and development through a proper national and provincial academy system in terms of infrastructure and High Performance Preparation Programmes. The application may include the implementation of the transformation charter, good governance and ultimate delivery of Team South Africa. SASCOC may also apply for attendance of congresses and conferences.

NATIONAL FEDERATIONS can apply for capacity building; High Performance Programmes, including training camps and international participation and hosting of international events; equipment for High Performance activities; hosting of National Championships; National competitive school sport tournaments for the purpose of talent identification; participation in international school sport competitions; and attendance of International Conferences/General Assemblies. National Federations may also apply on behalf of their affiliates. National Federations may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R2 million.

AFFILIATES TO NATIONAL FEDERATIONS can apply for equipment and kit for their clubs; capacity building; transformation and development (talent identification, equipment, transport); co-ordination of and participation in Provincial and National competitions; schools’ leagues and competitions from local to provincial level with a focus on athletes from both primary and secondary schools especially in rural areas. Affiliates may apply on behalf of clubs. Affiliates may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R1 million.

AFFILIATES TO PROVINCIAL FEDERATIONS (CLUBS, DISTRICTS, SUB-UNIONS & REGIONS) can apply for a contribution towards new basic facilities & upgrading of existing sports facilities with a focus on levelling, grassing and fencing; sports equipment and apparel; coordination of the participation in local leagues and Provincial competitions. Clubs may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R 200 000. Districts, Sub-Unions & Regions may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R 250 000.

PROVINCIAL ACADEMIES OF SPORT can apply for equipment for high performance and talent identification; athlete support (nutrition, medical & transport); contribution to upgrading facilities for satellites; support for provincial federations during camps; training of coaches, administrators and technical officials; training manuals (buying & printing and translating). Provincial Academies may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R1.5 million.

MUNICIPALITIES (Metro Municipalities, District Councils & Local Municipalities) can apply for a contribution towards new sports facilities and the upgrading of existing sports facilities where National Federations and affiliates to National Federations will have access. Municipalities may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R1 million.

UNIVERSITIES can apply for a contribution towards new facilities and the upgrading of existing sport facilities where National Federations and affiliates to National Federations will have access; sport specific research in collaboration with National Federations and the SASCOC; sport specific research equipment; hosting of sport code specific scientific conferences endorsed by the National Federation or SASCOC. Universities may also be considered for outreach programmes; sport capital equipment and Campus leagues. Universities may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R1.2 million.

FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS can apply for a contribution towards new facilities and the upgrading of existing sport facilities where National Federations and affiliates to National Federations will have access; outreach programmes; sports equipment and apparel; and Campus leagues. FET’s may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R1 million.

RECREATION ORGANISATIONS & CLUBS can apply for sports equipment for recreational activities. Only recreation organisations and clubs where the main focus is sport and recreation will be funded. Recreation Organisations and Clubs may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R 50 000.

SCHOOLS can apply for a contribution towards new facilities and upgrading of existing sport facilities; sports equipment and apparel; support for participation in school leagues and competitions. Schools meeting the application criteria may also apply on behalf of Section 20 schools, for mentorship purposes provided that a memorandum of understanding is signed between the two parties. Schools may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R 100 000.

PROVINCIAL SPORTS CONFEDERATIONS can apply for monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the transformation targets per sport; and a contribution for hosting Council and Annual General Meetings. Provincial Sports Confederations may apply for an amount up to a maximum of R 500 000.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• FORM 2010/1 - completed in full and submitted as soon as possible but by no later than 2 November 2012 with all the relevant documents identified in the prescribed form.
• Further information and proof of recognition as identified in the guidelines.

Failure to comply with the prescribed requirements will lead to the rejection of your application for funding. The Distributing Agency reserves the right not to make grants.

The prescribed application form (FORM 2010/1) and the 2012 Guidelines are available from:

National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund
Central Applications Office
Private Bag X 101
Brooklyn Square
0075

Hatfield Gardens, Block B
Corner Hilda & Arcadia Streets
Hatfield
Pretoria
Tel: 08600 65383
www.nlb.org.za/sport.html

Polokwane Office:

5 Landross Mare Street
Polokwane
Tel: 015 299 4660

East London Office;

Short Mill House, Quarry Office Park
Polokwane Selborne
East London
Tel: 043 711 5000

This is a joint media statement by the National Lotteries Board (NLB) and Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) relating to certain media comments made by Prof Vevek Ram, the CEO of NLB at a Parliamentary briefing.

In his briefing, Prof Ram expressed concern that applicants showed an increased dependence on funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF). This was evidenced by a noticeable reduction in the number of funders featured in financial statements of applicants.

The NLB would like to inform the public and other role-players that no media attended the NLB presentation to the Parliamentary committee. Extracts from the recording of the briefing were then used by certain media to publish articles which did not provide a proper context or afford the NLB an opportunity to comment before publication of statements attributed to it.

The NLB recognises the valuable and essential services provided by welfare organisations, like CWSA, across South Africa that supplements the services of Government. The support of the NLDTF for organisations like CWSA, its affiliates and the more than 15 000 other NGOS funded by the NLDTF is important in delivering services to South Africans, especially the vulnerable.

Prof Alfred Nevhutanda, Chairperson of the NLB said, “The NLB recognises and accepts that we have a clear mandate under the Lotteries Act to make funds available to applicants who follow correct procedure and meet prescribed requirements. The Board also regrets the perception created in the media that CWSA is becoming more and more dependent on NLDTF funding and that it has “completely stopped all other fundraising.””

As a result of the NLB information-sharing roadshow across South Africa in 2010, the number of applications for funding has risen drastically. In the Charities sector alone, the number of applications has more than doubled from 4 000 in 2010 to more than 8 500 in 2011.

In 2010/11, the Charities sector allocated R1,7 billion to over 1 500 beneficiary organisations. The funds available for the Charities sector for 2011/2012 is R790 million.

Professor Dasarath Chetty, President of Child Welfare South Africa, said “Child Welfare South Africa values the role that the NLB plays in supporting development in South Africa and in tackling the complex social problems that we as a country face. Child welfare organisations across the country rely on donor funds to deliver statutory and other services. In the present economic climate it would be extremely difficult for CWSA’s 263 member organisations and outreach projects to continue to deliver quality service to the community without the financial support from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, a partnership that is directly in line with addressing national priorities.”

The NLB and CWSA emphasises their commitment to providing assistance and programmes to children in need.

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Aqula Creative Communications on behalf of National Lotteries Board and Child Welfare South Africa www.cwsa.org.za.

For any further information, interviews or photos contact:

Ms Charlotte de la Harpe on +2778 211 6701 or email: charlotte@aqula.co.za

Or Contact

Sershan Naidoo – Spokesperson of the National Lotteries Board 012 432 1303 or sershan@nlb.org.za

Ashley Theron - CWSA National Executive Director +2711 452 4110 or email ashleyt@childwelfaresa.org.za

NOTE TO EDITORS/REPORTERS

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The NLDTF relies on funds from the proceeds of the National Lottery. The Lotteries Act and regulations guide the way in which NLDTF funding may be allocated.

The NLDTF wants the grants to make a difference to the lives of all South Africans, especially those more vulnerable, and to improve the sustainability of the beneficiary organisations.

Available funds are distributed to registered and qualifying non-profit organisations in the fields of charities; arts, culture and national heritage; and sport and recreation. By placing its emphasis on areas of greatest need and potential, the NLDTF contributes to South Africa’s development.

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Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) is an umbrella body that represents 263 member organisations and outreach projects in communities throughout South Africa. Together with its member organisations, CWSA forms the largest non-profit, non-governmental organisation in the country in the fields of child protection, child care and family development.

The intention of CWSA is to benefit South Africa, through our endeavours to create a child-friendly society by lobbying for legislation that is child friendly and advocacy. Over 2 million children and their family members and / or caregivers receive services from CWSA affiliates, branches and developing children’s organisations countrywide. This number is growing.

CWSA’s programmes are centred on making South Africa a safer place for children. Some of the major CWSA programmes include the Asibavikele: Let’s Protect Them programme - a national programme that facilitates community based care and support to children orphaned and made vulnerable due to HIV and AIDS in disadvantaged communities. The programme involves and relies on communities to identify Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and establish foster care and safe homes in all nine provinces.

CWSA also runs the Isolabantwana: Eye on the Child programme - a community based child protection programme that advocates for the collaboration of communities and formal resources when protecting children against abuse, neglect and exploitation.

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