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Corporate Social Investment //

The principal goal of socio-economic development is to attain improved living conditions of citizens and a better life for all. This is done through meeting the basic needs of individuals and communities, followed by the creation of a conducive environment for citizens to attain individual self-fulfilment as the next step for human development .

 

Invariably, as governments and citizens reflect on these ideas, the challenges of achieving sustainable development, reduction of abject poverty, social cohesion, restoration of justice and human dignity, have not only grown in scale but also in complexion and complexity amid an environment of the ever shrinking resource base.

 

Within this context, the Land Bank recognizes its responsibility as a good corporate citizen towards its stakeholders and communities within which it operates and is accordingly committed to playing a role in community and sustainable development.

 

The Land Bank’s Corporate Social Investment programme is not only an extension of its corporate role beyond its core business, but is also viewed as a business imperative as it dovetails with its legislated socio-economic development mandate. Established in 2001 with the purpose to improve the livelihood of historically disadvantaged individuals of South Africa, the Land Bank’s CSI programme has made a significant impact in the lives of historically disadvantaged individuals.

 

Focus Area

 

The Bank’s CSI focus includes the areas that support the Corporate Plan and mandate as follows:

  • Rural development in the form of supporting the development of community resources directed at creating an enabling environment for supporting rural livelihoods

  • Education with focus on early childhood development, primary and secondary school resources.

  • Agricultural based community projects aimed at food security. Social/emergency relief for distressed communities and;

  • Health interventions, including HIV and Aids focussing on child-headed families, orphanages and homes supporting infected and affected children.

 

The CSI programme at the Land Bank is coordinated through Marketing and Corporate Affairs Business Unit for enquiries please contact:

 

CSI Department

Tel: 012 686 0676

Fax: 012 686 0682

Email: CSI@landbank.co.za

 

Or write to:

P.O Box 375, Pretoria, 0001

Frequently Asked Questions //

1. Who qualifies for funding?

 

  • Projects in South Africa with a particular emphasis on rural areas are considered. Projects must benefit the broader community.

  • Applications must be from formally constituted, registered non-profit organisations with public benefit organisations status, proof of registration must accompany the application for funding.

 

2. What are the funding criteria taken into consideration?

 

Project should be inline with the following:

  • Be aligned to Land Bank's values and principles

  • Be aligned with government development priorities

  • Focus on poverty alleviation, income generation, job creation, education and skills development, and health. Have a socio economic transformation and Broad based Black Economic Empowerment agenda

  • Demonstrate the ability to be sustainable

  • Be implemented by non-profit development agencies

 

3. Exclusions

 

​Land Bank does not fund political parties and trade unions activities, any establishment for religious worship, or activities that benefit individuals

 

4. What is the deadline for submitting the proposals?

 

Subject to availability of funds, applications are accepted during the cause of the financial year i.e. April to March

 

5. The correct procedure to apply for funding

 

​Only written applications will be considered and must be clearly addressed to Queen Mutheiwana on the following address:

 

P O Box 375, Pretoria, 0001

 

Or can be posted or delivered to:

 

Block D Eco Glades 2 Office Park420 Which Hazel AvenueEco ParkCenturion

 

Email Address: Qmutheiwana@landbank.co.za

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