As is the case with any charitable organisation, SOS Africa would be unable to function without the support of its valued supporters. Therefore, on behalf of the children of SOS Africa, our staff wanted to take the opportunity to thank our sponsors, and to give them the recognition they deserve. We would like to say a special thank you to the following schools, businesses and groups of people for their support over the past few years: 

 

Groups/Businesses:

Hyundai UK

SOS Africa would like to thank Hyundai UK, its partner during the 2010 World Cup 'Trade and Upgrade' and Football Distribution Projects. As part of these projects, Hyundai provided SOS Africa with 5000 brand new footballs and 50 set of football kits for schools. These footballs and kits were distributed around the townships and schools of South Africa during the 2010 Football World Cup.

Subside Sports

 

Subside Sports has provided SOS Africa with invaluable support over the past few months. This support began when Subside agreed to print the SOS Africa logo on the team shirts of the African nations particupitating in the African Cup of Nations and the 2010 Football World Cup, sold online at subsidesports.com. More recently Subside have help fund SOS Africa's new leaflets, are looking to sell SOS Africa's clothing online this May. We would like to thank Subside Sports for their continued support! 

King’s School Bruton

Since its birth, the pupils and staff of King’s School Bruton have continued to support the staff and children of SOS Africa. They have successfully raised funds through non-uniform days and church service collections. We would like to thank all involved for their continued dedication towards helping less privileged societies. To find out more about King’s School, you can view their website at www.kingsbruton.com.

Swansea University RAG:

Since September 2006, Swansea University Raising And Giving Society (RAG) has continued to provide SOS Africa with financial support. In a similar way it supports 19 other charities by undertaking a series of fundraising events throughout the university’s academic year. We would like to say special thanks the students of Swansea University for all their efforts!

Rees Leisure:

We also wish to thank Rees Leisure (www.reesleisure.co.uk), who paid for SOS Africa's Cardiff Half Marathon 2008 running shirts. Your generousity is greatly appreciated.

Gap Activity Projects (Lattitude):

As well as playing a crucial role in the establishment of SOS Africa, Gap Activity Projects, now known as Lattitude, has funded the education of one of the charity's first children. We are very greatful to Gap Activity Projects for their support during the early years of SOS Africa's development.

Polam Hall School, Darlington:

Thank you to the Year 7 children from Polam Hall School for raising essential funds for SOS Africa during their summer fair.

Parkstone Grammar School, Poole:

Thank you to the Sixth Form students of Parkstone Grammar School for the funds raised during their 'Dignity Campaign'.

Worthing College, Worthing:

Thank you to the students of Worthing College for their continued financial support.

Rotary, South Africa:

Our charity has also received financial support from within South Africa, in the form of the Mafikeng Rotary Club.

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park:

We would also like to thank Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park for supporting our shop since its opening (www.dinosaur-park.com).

CASS Business School, London:

On 2nd June 2009, students from CASS Business School organised a fashion show to raise funds for three charities, including SOS Africa. The night was a big sucess and raised approximately £3,000 for each of the chosen charities. SOS Africa would like to say a huge thank you to Katrina, Karianne, Riya and all involved for all of their hard work.

The Oakdale Trust:

We would also like to thank the Oakdale Trust for there financial support, which assisted us in establishing our South African office.

Portsmouth Uni SOS Africa Society:

In September 2009, the first ever SOS Africa University Society was founded. Since its founding, the society has grown from strength to strength and now has 130 members! It continues to organise numerous exciting fundraising events involving the local students, such as Cookie Bakes, Post Card Design Competitions, Half Marathons and much more. SOS Africa would like to thank the girls for all of their efforts and hope the society continues to grow in the future.

The SOS Africa Cardiff Half Marathon Teams (2005 - 2009):

   

Since October 2005, students from Swansea University and around the UK have taken part in the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for the children of SOS Africa. To date they have raised between £15,000 to £20,000. This money has made a massive difference to our organisation and has helped us expand during our early years. We would like to say a big thank you to all of those involved. On October 18th 2009 SOS Africa will be taking another team to compete in the Cardiff Half Marathon. At the moment we have around 50 runners! To find out more info, click here.

The SOS Africa Charity Shop:

 

On February 7th 2009 the very first SOS Africa charity shop opened in Ilfracombe, North Devon. Since that day the shop has been a complete sucess thanks to the shop's volunteers and the local community. We would therefore like to say a big thank you to the shop's manager Emma, its loyal volunteers Jack, Maureen and Colleen and the people of Ilfracombe.

 

Individual Sponsors:

(Not including Cardiff Half Marathon Runners 2005 - 2009)

• Andrew Rawlings, Lloyd Cody, Miles Goodman and Graham Osborn - Atlantic Rowing Race 2011
• Ed Briggs - Child Sponsor for 2011
• Andrew Bonner, Rich Telfer and the staff of RBS, Bristol - Raffle fundraiser (2010)
• The residents of Henton and Bleadney - SOS Africa fundraiser supper (Aug 2010)
• Alastair Beal, Robert Beal, Darrell Warren - Lands End to John O'groat's Cycle 2010
• Steffi Silveri and Rachel White - Bake Sale (2010)
• Martin Pearce - Sponsored by students to wear a crazy hat whilst lecturing 2010
• Tia Kharrat - Sponsored hair dye 2010
• Abdi El Mokhtari - Sponsored hair grow 2010
• Armgard Eichhoff - A series of sponsored sporting events 2010
• Roscoe Friend, Nick Albertini and Daniel Crowson - Lanka Challenge 2009
• Linda Newman - London Marathon 2009
• Steve Nash - London Marathon 2009
• Chris Stock and Olivia Searle - Mazda Blenheim Triathlon and London Marathon 2009
• Nilay Sanghrajka - Sponsored silence
• Natalie Mills - British 10k London Run 2009
• Rory Bedford - 10th Birthday Party donations
• Emma Watts - 2008 SOS Africa Christmas Cards
• Stephen Patterson - Reading Half Marathon 2008
• Kirsten Pistor - Berlin Marathon 2008
• Geoffrey Spence - British 10k London Run 2008
• Joseph Edwards - High Wycombe Half Marathon 2008
• Debi Alper - London Marathon 2008
• Katharine Stott - Liverpool Half Marathon 2008
• Ann Gomar - Donations in memory of the late Mrs Rita Cressy
• Malcolm Pinto - Sponsored head shave
• Christopher Anders - Amsterdam Marathon 2007
• Eric Greenwood - Birthday donation
• Carrie-Ann Rathbone
• Andrew Reynolds - John O'groats to Lands End Cycle
• Marilyn Thorsteinsson - Child sponsor