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:

Jewel Fire Systems

SOS Africa would like to thank Jewel Fire Systems and Nick and Candice Link for helping SOS Africa establish its first formal UK office at Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet. Click here for more information...

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 7,500 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.

Discount Banner Printing

PPS Commercial Print

SOS Africa would like to thank PPS Commercial Print for kindly printing all of the posters for our December 2011 Sponsored Abseil Fundraiser Event down the Kilver Court viaduct.

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.

Jerudong International School:

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SOS Africa would also like the staff and pupils of Jerudong International School in Brunei for raising funds to pay for the SOS Africa childrens school stationery for the 2012 academic year. They were also assisted by Thai Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines.

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, Shepton Mallet:

SOS Africa is grateful for the substantial support we have received from the Shepton Mallet Rotary Club in recent years.

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 the SOS Africa Charity Shop since its opening (www.devonthemepark.co.uk).

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 has raised a massive £4,665 to help secure the educations of Kabelo and Kelebogile! 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 Portsmouth students for all of their efforts and hope the society continues to grow in the future.

The SOS Africa Cardiff Half Marathon Teams (2005 - 2011):

   

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 £25,000 to £30,000. 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.

The SOS Africa Christmas Abseil Fundraiser (2011):

    

On the 10th and 11th December, the SOS Africa Charity held its first ever abseil fundraiser event. Over the course of the weekend 90 individuals from 14 different businesses and groups from the local community and beyond joined together to tackle the Kilver Court viaduct in order to raise the remaining £6000 needed by SOS Africa's School Bus Appeal. We would like to thank the teams from The Duke of Cumberland, The Ayton Research Group, The Bell Hotel, The SOS Africa Shop, The Kilver Court Emporium and Cafe, Portsmouth Uni, The Old Mill Accountants, Centaur Vets, East Somerset Railway and Laura Whitcombe and friends for taking part.

The SOS Africa Charity Shop:

   

On October 9th 2010 the latest 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 and Judy and the people of Ilfracombe.

Bay Area SOS Africa Society:

In October 2010, students from Fremont, California founded the 'Bay Area SOS Africa Society.' Since that day, the society has agreed to pay for the education and care of SOS Africa's two newest children. Our thanks go to all of the members of this exciting new society.

Conquer Club:

We would also like to thank the creators of Conquer Club, the online multiplayer world domination game, for endorsing SOS Africa as their official charity.

 

Individual Sponsors/Supporters:

(Not including Cardiff Half Marathon Runners 2005 - 2011)

• Matt Jennison - Dubia Marathon and Two Oceans 56k Ultramarathon (2012)
• Paris Adeoye - Sponsored Headshave (2012)
• Bettina Otterbeck - Child Sponsor (2012)
• Stephen Patterson - Child Sponsor (2012)
• Slade Lamey - SOS Africa video producer/Child Sponsor (2012)
• Cathy O'Donnell - Child Sponsor (2012)
• Helena Snyman - SOS Africa's official photographer (2011/12)
• Invesco Perpetual - Kind Donation (2011)
• Xavier Titley - SOS Africa Christmas Card Designer (2011)
• Maz Weineck and Clarks, Basingstoke Team - fundraiser (2011)
• Carmen Steinke and Portsmouth Uni International Students - Fundraiser (2011)
• St James the Greater Church, Devon - Generous Donation (2011)
• Isabella Oliver - Generous Donations (2011)
• Akash and Print Southsea (http://www.facebook.com/print.southsea) - Printing Support (2011 - present)
• Camp Kerala - Generous Donations (2011)
• David Jameson - Bristol Half Marathon (2011)
• The late Alan James Koch - Substantial donations to SOS Africa Shop (2011)
• Matthew Davies - Swondonia Half Marathon (2011)
• Tan Barker - Sponsored Head Shave (2011)
• Gustavo Sacchetti - Child Sponsor (2011 - present)
• Fran Wheelan and the Shepton Mallet Journal: www.thisisshepton.co.uk
• Hannah-Jane Taskis - Providing valuable support to SOS Africa UK Team
• Martin Dix and his Welsh Baccalaureate Students from Gower College, Swansea - College Fundraiser (2011)
• Luke Young (Swansea SU President) - Assistance with the 2011 Cardiff Half Marathon
• Eileen Power and the attendees of the 'Lent Lunch' fundraiser, Bruton (2011)
• Warren Collocott - Generous Donation (2011)
• Ashley Meredith - Child Sponsor (2011 - present)
• Andy Hall and York St John Rowing Club - Child Sponsor (2010-11)
• Jody Schoultz - 'In Search of an African Sunset' fundraiser (2010-11)
• Ashley DeSafrin/Nick Swan - Child Sponsor (2010 - present)
• Rawcliffe School - School Fundraiser (2010)
• Alexander Kaus - Sahara 250km Marathon (2010)
• Russell Holloway - 50th Birthday Donations (2010)
• The late Michael Toland - Generous Donation (2010)
• Ed Briggs - Child Sponsor (2011 - present)
• 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 (2008)
• 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 (2007)
• Malcolm Pinto - Sponsored head shave (2007)
• Christopher Anders - Amsterdam Marathon (2007)
• Eric Greenwood - Birthday donation (2007)
• Carrie-Ann Rathbone (2007)
• Andrew Reynolds - John O'groats to Lands End Cycle (2006)
• Marilyn Thorsteinsson - Child sponsor (2005 - present)