How you can help make a difference
Although we receive support from the government departments, we still have many gaps in our budget. We have a high staff complement and we are committed to provide training for our carers so that they can give the most appropriate and understanding care to our residents. We would like to extend our service by providing more on-site occupational opportunities and more outings and community contact. All these efforts are costly and usually beyond our budget.
For ways to help us achieve our goals, see below:
The Open Circle community, volunteers & partners
“Adopt” a resident Project
Many of our residents do not have family contact. Therefore we are encouraging the community to support such individuals by spoiling them with a gift on their birthday, visiting them from time to time or even buying them something special for Christmas.
Local Volunteers
If you have training, a special skill or even just love and care that could provide extra support and stimulation to our organisation, please contact our Occupational Therapist on 021-5101259 or fill in the form below.
Partnerships, volunteer recruitment and placement companies
The Open Circle has hosted various International Volunteers assigned by recruitment and placement agencies for their clinical internships. Our Occupational Therapist is available to support and supervise these volunteers.
Please contact our Occupational Therapist on 021-5101259 or fill in the form below.
Make a donation
Thank you for your interest in making a donation to The Open Circle. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated.
Tax benefits: All donations made to The Open Circle are exempt from donations tax and qualify the donor for deductions from taxable income in accordance with the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962. Should you wish to make a donation, we are able to provide you with a section 18A tax certificate – please contact us on 021-5101259 or manager@opencircle.org.za
Donate using EFT
For monthly contributions and one time donations via EFT:
Standard Bank (Kromboom)
Branch No: 026209
Account No: 135240395
Reference: Donation with name / only Donation
If you wish to make a monthly contribution via debit order, please call the office on 021-5101259 to set this up or email: manager@opencircle.org.za
Donate using SnapScan
MySchoolCard programme
The Open Circle has become a member of the MySchoolCard program.
By signing up for a MySchool card or linking your Woolworths card and choosing The Open Circle as your beneficiary, you will be raising funds for us at no cost to you, every time you swipe your card.
Contribute to our Wishlist
During the year, we find ourselves in need of items which are not in our budget. Some of these items are operational but others will make a difference to the occupational and recreational activities of the residents.
If you can assist with any of these items, please FIRST contact the Facility Manager on 021-5101259 or email at manager@opencircle.org.za.
Resident Bedrooms & Linen
• Bed mattresses 32
• Sleep Pillows 32
• Comforters (not duvet inners & covers) 32x two colors (Males and females)
• Mattress protectors 32
• Towels 32 Dark color Bath sheets and face towels
• Blankets (staff use – separate stock uniform)
• Heaters- Free standing oil fin/ wall-panel heaters for rooms
• Fans Pedestal
Furniture (Residents & Communal Areas)
• Benches instead of couches (Garden furniture recycled plastic bags)
◦ 2-seater benches
◦ 3-seater benches
• Plastic chairs x30
• Shower chairs x4
• Office furniture
◦ Desks (x3)
◦ Office chairs (x3)
Kitchen – Main Kitchen (Capital Items)
• Stove (6-burner preferred)
• Fridge (replacement)
• Flat toaster
• 6-slice toaster
• Microwave 25 Liter
• New Urn
• Pots with cool-touch handles (stainless steel) medium sized x4
• Nonstick stove top frying pans
• Industrial tin opener
• Shaving dishes
• Large delivery trolley
• Stainless steel large bin for kitchen
• Dish drying rack for sink
• Additional kitchen table (square stainless steel)
• Warmer
Laundry & Utilities
• Additional dryer
• 2 x steel tables
• Additional trolleys large linen x2
• Steel cupboard for chemicals lockable
Safety
• Fencing the entire yard
• CCTV cameras
• Panic system (walkie-talkies and buttons)
Medical & Clinical Equipment
• Additional pulse oximeter
• Bigger digital scale
• Box storage x3
Hygiene & Infection Control
• Soap dispensers
• Sanitizer dispensers
• Paper towel Dispensers
Technology & Communication
• Proper smartphone for Open Circle
• 3 x tablets
• 2 x new computers
• Color printer
Maintenance & Facilities
• Redo staff kitchen cupboards
• Redo OT kitchen cupboards
• Renovation of the OT department
• Tools for maintenance
• Garden equipment like lawnmower, wheat eater
Activities
• Leisure Boxes for residents R30 000
• Equipment like trampolines, Bikes, Gym equipment, etc.
Capital projects
• Painting interior and exterior of building
• Fencing around premises
• Caddy tow bar and trailer
• Quantum Minibus
• Renovations to Secretaries House