Foundation
'In education dwells the seed of hope, the hope of peace and justice, a hope of beauty, of goodness; a hope of social harmony.' - Pope Francis
St David’s, at its Marist core, has a very strong social development ethos and finding ways to maximise our impact on society remains a priority.
The St David’s Marist Foundation was established in 2006.
The Foundation was established as an independent Trust and PBO to help ensure the long-term sustainability of St David’s Marist Inanda, and to ensure that an absence of means is no obstacle to an underprivileged boy attending St David’s, and having full access to the St David’s experience, in fulfilment of St Marcellin’s belief (Founder of the Marist Brothers teaching order) that, “to teach children, you must first love them, and love them all equally.” St David’s Marist Inanda is the sole beneficiary of the Foundation and the Foundation primarily raises funds to support St David's bursaries and, since late 2022, to support the new education model of St David's Marist Inanda Alexandra, to exponentially increase access to a quality education for more young boys.
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We are exceptionally thankful and grateful to all our donors.
Our donors are remembered at St David’s Masses, and their names are reflected in each year’s St David’s Marist Foundation annual report.
The Foundation conducts a number of campaigns each year with the St David’s community, based around areas of support for St David's.
These campaigns include and have included the annual Montagne Day Pledge campaign, the Team St David’s Inanda Pandas campaign, the St David's Memorial Pipe Organ campaign and the annual Christmas Giving campaign.
Foundation events include a Business, CSI & Philanthropy networking breakfast twice a year, and the Foundation’s annual 'Gathering of Stars' evening - an evening of celebration and connection for the major bursary funders and the St David's Bursary Scholars, together with the Foundation Trustees and the St David’s Executive.
All proceeds from the St David’s Swop Shop sales are donated to the St David's Marist Foundation, in support of the Bursary Fund.
By supporting the Swop Shop you are supporting the Marist education of a young boy in need. Our sincere thanks to Mandy Becker and her team of Swop Shop Moms, who volunteer their time to run the Swop Shop.
Registered Trust: IT4826/06
Registered PBO: 930023385