Governance and compliance

Good Governance practice

“As citizens, we have to co-create good governance, we cannot outsource it and hope to be passively happy consumers. Like everything worth its while, good governance must be earned”
— Rohini Nilekani —

“Boards of non-profit organisations can determine the success or failure of an organisation.”
A Practical Guide to Board Introduction, Volume 1

National Youth Development Outreach is a registered NPC (Non-Profit Company) without members. The Board of Directors consists of unrelated members from the Tshwane region with expertise in the portfolio in which they serve and a passion for youth development.

Oversight and governance take place within the framework of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, the Non-profit Organisation Act 71 of 1997, and the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999.

NYDO is registered as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), and has Section 18A Tax status, making donor contributions to the organisation tax deductible. Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements are produced every year, ensuring transparency and accountability.

It is also possible for donors to integrate aspects of their marketing and branding drive with social responsibility and BBBEE objectives: SED, ED, and Supplier Development in BBBEE terms apply.