The Gateway Village
Since 1972 · Ruimsig, Johannesburg

Not a facility.A home.

For over five decades, The Gateway Village has been a place of safety, dignity and belonging for adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities. For 55 of them, it is the only home they know.

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Registered NPO 002-038 PBO 930 019 298 Section 18A certificates issued Founded 1972

We receive only a limited government subsidy — the rest of our care is funded by resident fees and the people who choose to give. Nearly 1 in 5 residents can pay nothing at all.

About us · Our purpose

We nurture the physical, emotional and social well-being of some of society’s most vulnerable adults — with safety, dignity and belonging at the heart of everything we do.

The Gateway Village is more than a place to stay. It is a community with the rhythm of family life — shared meals, daily routine, purpose and care that does not clock off. Everyone here belongs.

The Gateway Village is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 002-038) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930 019 298), sustained by resident fees, a limited Department of Social Development subsidy, and continuous fundraising. Read about who we are.

What we do

Three kinds of care, one home.

From independent living to round-the-clock support, The Gateway Village meets each adult where they are — and gives them somewhere to belong.

Residential care55

A place to live

Fifty-five permanent residents call The Gateway Village home — with the stability, routine and quiet dignity of family life.

Permanent residents
Protective workshops60

A place to grow

Up to sixty day workers take part in skills development and meaningful daily activity — reaching their potential through purpose and inclusion.

Day workers
Support their potential
High care unit22

A place to be cared for

Our specialised High Care Unit delivers 24-hour, compassionate care to twenty-two adults who need full-time assistance and support.

24-hour care
Life at the Village

Ordinary days, lived with dignity.

Our impact

Fifty-four years of care that has never once closed its doors.

54
Years of unbroken care in Ruimsig
55
Residents who call the Village home
24/7
High-care nursing for those who need it most
1 in 5
Residents cared for at no cost to themselves
How we're funded

We are not a well-funded institution.

It's a common assumption that a home like ours is taken care of by government or by a large endowment. The truth is simpler, and harder: our income comes from three places, and none of them is guaranteed.

Income stream 01

Resident fees

Paid by families and guardians who are able to contribute towards their loved one's care. Many can only manage a portion.

Income stream 02

A limited government subsidy

We receive a subsidy from the Department of Social Development. It is limited, and it comes nowhere near covering the true cost of care.

Income stream 03 — the gap

Continuous fundraising

Everything else depends on our communities, corporate partners, associations and individual donors — every single month, without pause.

1 in 5Cannot contribute a cent

Nearly 20% of our residents are unable to contribute financially towards their care — either because they have been orphaned, or because their parents and guardians simply cannot afford the costs. In today's economic climate, sustaining this level of care as a non-profit is an ongoing challenge. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports the daily care, protection and dignity of those who rely on us.

The need

Nearly one in five of our residents cannot contribute a cent toward their own care.

Some have been orphaned. Others have parents or guardians who simply cannot afford the cost of the care they need. In today's difficult economic climate, sustaining this level of care as a non-profit is an ongoing challenge.

Without The Gateway Village, these individuals would have nowhere else to turn.

For them, we are not just a service provider — we are their only home.

We depend deeply on the generosity of our surrounding communities, corporate partners, associations and individual donors to continue providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports the daily care, protection and dignity of those who rely on us.

Help keep our doors open Meet our Welfare Residents
Ways to give

However you give, you give someone a home.

Whether you’re an individual moved to help, a company building its social investment, or a partner looking to make a lasting difference — there’s a place for you here.

Individuals

Give once, or become a monthly friend of the Village. Every rand goes directly toward daily care, food, therapy and dignity.

  • One-off or recurring giving
  • Section 18A tax certificate on request
  • See exactly where your gift goes
Donate now

Sponsor a life

Choose one adult and cover their care — meals, nursing, therapy and a home — from as little as a few hundred rand a month.

  • Sponsor someone specific
  • Receive their story & updates
  • Full, half or shared sponsorship
Choose someone

Companies

Turn your CSI budget into measurable care — and unlock Section 18A and B-BBEE benefits as a registered PBO partner.

  • Section 18A tax deduction
  • B-BBEE socio-economic development
  • Recognition, reporting & volunteering
Partner with us
For individuals & families

Sponsor a life

Choose one adult and change everything for them. Meet the people waiting for a sponsor.

Choose someone to sponsor
For companies & foundations

Become a partner

Do good that’s good for business — with real impact, Section 18A and B-BBEE recognition.

See partnership options
With gratitude

Held up by many hands.

Every name here is a door kept open. Thank you for standing with our residents.

Founding & corporate partners
Community & club partners
Monthly friends of the Village
Our story

Half a century of doing the quiet, faithful work of care.

The Gateway Society was founded in 1972 to give adults with intellectual and physical disabilities something the world too often denied them: a place of safety, dignity and belonging.

What began as a society to aid vulnerable adults grew into The Gateway Village — a genuine home in Ruimsig, Johannesburg, where residents live, work and are cared for with the constancy of family.

More than five decades on, that promise still holds. Through changing times and hard economies, our doors have stayed open — because for the people who live here, there is nowhere else to go.

  • 1972

    The Gateway Society is founded to aid adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities.

  • 2001

    Formally registered as a Nonprofit Organisation under the NPO Act — registration 002-038.

  • Today

    A home to 55 residents, workshops for 60 day workers, and a 24-hour High Care Unit for 22 adults.

  • Next

    With your support, keeping every door open — and welcoming those who have nowhere else to turn.

Trust & governance

Registered, accountable and run by people who care.

A committed board and management team steward every rand and every life entrusted to us.

Board of Directors
Andrew BrownChairperson
Nerina EnslinVice Chairperson
Peter CarlisleTreasurer
Justin DuvenhageSecretary
Craig DaviesMember
Johan BlomerusMember
Danie VolkwynMember
Management team
Melissa GreenGeneral Manager
Raedene PrattHead of Programmes / Social Worker
Debby BrownWorkshop Manager
NPO Number
002-038
PBO Number
930 019 298
VAT Number
452 012 0876
Founded
1972

Registered under the Nonprofit Organisations Act, 1997 · Department of Social Development. Section 18A tax certificates issued for qualifying cash donations.

Become part of our journey

Every gift is a door held open.

Learn more about our work, arrange a visit, or start a partnership — we would love to hear from you.

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For companies & foundations

Do good that’s good for business.

Partner with a home that has cared for Johannesburg’s most vulnerable adults since 1972 — and turn your social investment into measurable impact, a Section 18A tax deduction, and B-BBEE recognition.

Become a partner
Registered PBO 930 019 298 Section 18A certificates issued B-BBEE SED beneficiary 54 years of impact

We receive only a limited government subsidy — the rest of our care is funded by resident fees and the people who choose to give. Nearly 1 in 5 residents can pay nothing at all.

Why partner

One partnership. Many returns.

Giving to The Gateway Village isn’t just the right thing to do — it strengthens your business, your scorecard and your people.

Section 18A tax deduction

Qualifying cash donations are tax-deductible. We issue a valid Section 18A certificate for every gift.

B-BBEE recognition

As a majority-black beneficiary, your contribution may earn Socio-Economic Development points on your scorecard.

An authentic ESG story

Real, local, verifiable impact you can report to your board, your clients and your community with confidence.

Employee engagement

Volunteer days, workshop visits and team-giving that bring your people together around something that matters.

Brand visibility

Recognition on our donor wall, website and events — and co-branded content that tells your impact story.

Measurable impact

Quarterly reporting shows exactly how your funds translate into meals, care and lives supported.

How it works

Partnering is simple.

01

Choose how you give

A donation, a monthly commitment, staff sponsorships, in-kind support or an event — whatever fits your goals and budget.

02

We formalise it

We agree a simple partnership, issue your Section 18A certificate and set up the B-BBEE documentation you need.

03

You see the impact

Quarterly reports, site visits and recognition on our donor wall — so you always know the difference you’re making.

Partnership levels

Choose your level of partnership.

Annual partnerships, structured to fit your CSI budget. Amounts shown are starting points — we’ll gladly tailor something to your goals.

1 in 5Cannot contribute a cent

We are not a well-funded institution. Our income comes from resident fees, a limited Department of Social Development subsidy, and continuous fundraising — and nearly 20% of our residents cannot contribute financially at all, having been orphaned or having families who simply cannot afford the costs. We depend deeply on corporate partners, associations and communities to keep this home open.

Community Partner
R25 000 /year
  • Section 18A certificate
  • Name on our donor wall
  • Annual impact summary
Enquire
Most popular
Care Partner
R75 000 /year
  • Everything in Community
  • Logo on website & donor wall
  • Quarterly impact reporting
  • One employee volunteer day
Enquire
Legacy Partner
R250 000 /year
  • Everything in Care
  • Featured partner story & PR
  • Quarterly site visits
  • Event invitations
Enquire
Founding Partner
R500 000+ /year
  • Everything in Legacy
  • Naming opportunity (unit or programme)
  • Co-branded impact campaign
  • Dedicated partnership manager
Enquire
Other ways companies give

Sponsor lives for your team

Let your company or staff sponsor named residents’ monthly care.

In-kind support

Food, equipment, maintenance, professional services and supplies.

Event sponsorship

Sponsor or host a fundraising event, golf day or year-end drive.

Payroll & matched giving

Give-as-you-earn and matching that doubles your staff’s generosity.

Employee volunteering

Hands-on days at the Village that build teams and change lives.

Legacy & bequests

Leave a lasting gift that keeps our doors open for generations.

Accountable partnership

You’ll see exactly what your partnership does.

Every partner receives clear, honest reporting — the numbers, the stories and the photographs that show your investment at work. No vanity metrics; just care, delivered.

In good company

The partners who make it possible.

We’re proud to stand alongside businesses and foundations who believe in dignity for every adult.

Let’s talk

Let’s build something that lasts.

Tell us a little about your company and how you’d like to help. We’ll send our partnership pack and set up a call at a time that suits you.

Prefer to talk now? Call 011 958 1570
or email villageadmin@gatewaysociety.co.za

Thank you.

We’ve received your details and will be in touch within one working day with our partnership pack.

Good to know

Questions companies ask.

Yes. The Gateway Village is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930 019 298) and issues Section 18A certificates for all qualifying cash donations, which your company can use to claim a tax deduction.

Our beneficiaries are predominantly black South Africans, so contributions may qualify as Socio-Economic Development (SED) spend on the generic B-BBEE scorecard. We provide the supporting documentation; your B-BBEE verification agency confirms the points.

Every partner receives regular impact reporting and is welcome to visit the Village. We’re a 54-year-old registered organisation governed by an executive committee, and we report transparently on how funds are used.

No. Partnerships start from once-off gifts through to multi-year founding partnerships. We’ll tailor something to your budget and goals — just start the conversation.

Ready when you are

Care that counts twice.

Give with impact, give with recognition, give with confidence — and change lives in your own city.

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Sponsor a life

Give one person a whole life.

For many of our residents there is no family able to pay for their care. When you sponsor an adult at The Gateway Village, you cover the meals, medical care, therapy and daily support that let them live with dignity — and you become part of their story.

Choose someone to sponsor Sponsor monthly via BackaBuddy
How it works

Three steps to change a life.

01

Choose a person

Meet the adults waiting for a sponsor and pick someone whose story moves you.

02

Choose your amount

Sponsor in full, share the cost, or give a helping hand each month — whatever you can manage.

03

Receive their story

Get updates and letters through the year, plus a Section 18A certificate for your giving.

Choose someone to sponsor

Sponsor one of our Welfare Residents.

These are our Welfare Residents — adults who have no family able to support them, and rely almost entirely on the generosity of donors. Choose someone to walk alongside. Read their full stories →

Ways to sponsor

Give at a level that suits you.

Suggested monthly amounts — every contribution helps, and you can change or pause anytime.

R2 500/mo
Full sponsorship

Covers one adult’s monthly care in full.
R1 250/mo
Share the care

Team up with others to sponsor one person together.
R500/mo
A helping hand

Contribute meaningfully toward someone’s daily needs.
Any amount
One-off gift

Not ready for monthly? A single gift still makes a difference.

Amounts shown are illustrative for this prototype — final sponsorship levels will be confirmed with The Gateway Village.

With gratitude

The people who’ve already said yes.

Every sponsor changes a life. Thank you to the friends already walking alongside our residents.

One person. One life.

Someone is waiting for you.

Choose a life to sponsor today, and become the reason one adult has a home to belong to.

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Our Welfare Residents

The family they can always depend on.

For some of our residents, The Gateway is more than a place to live — it is the only home and family they have. Meet the men and women who rely on us, and on you, for everything.

Sponsor a resident

Our Welfare Residents have no family able to contribute — their care is funded almost entirely by donors like you.

Who they are

Our Welfare Residents are adults with intellectual disabilities who have no family support — no one to visit them, advocate for them, or provide for their daily needs.

Some have outlived their parents. Others have been left without anyone willing to care for them. We carry the full responsibility for their care — financially, physically, emotionally and medically.

From accommodation, nutritious meals, clothing and healthcare to celebrating birthdays and offering comfort on hard days, we make sure they are treated with the dignity, love and respect every person deserves.

Unlike residents whose families contribute towards their care, our Welfare Residents rely almost entirely on the generosity of donors and supporters.

When you support a Welfare Resident, you give someone who has no one else the security of knowing they are cared for, valued, and never forgotten. Your generosity helps us be the family they can depend on for the rest of their lives.

— The Gateway Village
Meet them

Choose someone to sponsor.

Each of our Welfare Residents has a story, a favourite colour, and a life full of small joys. Here they are.

Be their family

No one should be forgotten.

Your support gives our Welfare Residents a home, a family, and the dignity of being cared for — for life.

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Home · About
About us

A home, and a family, since 1972.

The Gateway Village is a registered non-profit organisation caring for adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities in Ruimsig, Johannesburg. For more than five decades we have given some of society's most vulnerable adults a permanent home, meaningful work, and round-the-clock care.

Support our work Meet our residents
Registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 002-038) Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930 019 298) Founded 1972
Our mission

Safety, dignity and belonging — for every adult in our care.

Our mission is to nurture the physical, emotional and social well-being of adults living with disabilities.

More than a place to stay, The Gateway Village is a community with the rhythm of family life — shared meals, a daily routine, meaningful work, and care that never clocks off.

We provide safety, dignity and a genuine sense of belonging to every person who lives and works here. For many of our residents, we are the only home and family they have.

What we do

Three kinds of care, one home.

From independent living to round-the-clock support, we meet each adult where they are — and give them somewhere to belong.

Residential care55

A place to live

Fifty-five permanent residents call The Gateway Village home — with the stability, routine and quiet dignity of family life.

Permanent residents
Protective workshops60

A place to grow

Up to sixty day workers take part in skills development and meaningful daily activity — reaching their potential through purpose and inclusion.

Day workers
High care unit22

A place to be cared for

Our specialised High Care Unit delivers 24-hour, compassionate care to twenty-two adults who need full-time assistance and support.

24-hour care
Who we serve

Adults who, too often, have nowhere else to turn.

We care for adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities — many of whom have been orphaned, or whose families are no longer able to care for them.

Nearly one in five of our residents cannot contribute financially towards their own care. For them, The Gateway Village is not a service provider — it is home.

Meet our Welfare Residents
Our status

A registered non-profit & public benefit organisation.

The Gateway Village (operating as The Gateway Society) is a registered Non-Profit Organisation and a registered Public Benefit Organisation. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and a dedicated management team, and we report transparently on how every rand is used.

NPO Number
002-038
PBO Number
930 019 298
VAT Number
452 012 0876
Founded
1972

Registered as a Non-Profit Organisation with the Department of Social Development under the Nonprofit Organisations Act, 1997. Registered Public Benefit Organisation with the South African Revenue Service — Section 18A tax certificates are issued for all qualifying cash donations. Meet our board & management.

Stand with us

Help us keep this home open.

Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports the daily care, protection and dignity of the adults who rely on us.

Make a donationSponsor a resident
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Legal

Privacy Policy.

The Gateway Village respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

Last updated: February 2026

1. Who we are

The Gateway Village, operating as The Gateway Society (“we”, “us”, “our”), is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 002-038) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930 019 298) based at Plot 143, Cnr Van Dalen Road & Peter Road, Wilgespruit, Ruimsig, Johannesburg. We are the responsible party for the personal information processed through this website.

2. Scope of this policy

This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect the personal information of visitors to our website and people who contact, support or partner with us. It is provided in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

3. Information we collect

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us, or that is necessary to operate our website. This may include:

  • Contact details you provide through our enquiry or partnership forms — such as your name, email address, telephone number and organisation.
  • The content of any message or enquiry you send us.
  • Limited technical information collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics tools, such as your browser type, device and general location, used to keep the site secure and understand how it is used.

Donations made through our website are processed by third-party platforms (for example BackaBuddy). Your payment details are entered on, and handled by, those platforms — we never see or store your card or banking information.

4. How we use your information

We use the personal information you provide to:

  • respond to your enquiries and requests;
  • administer donations, sponsorships and partnerships, and issue Section 18A tax certificates where applicable;
  • keep you updated about our work, where you have asked us to;
  • maintain, secure and improve our website; and
  • comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Lawful basis and consent

We process your personal information on the basis of your consent, to fulfil a request you have made, to pursue our legitimate interests as a non-profit organisation, or to comply with the law. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details below.

6. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate — for example our website host, email provider and donation platforms — and only to the extent necessary for them to perform that service. We may also disclose information where required by law.

7. Photographs of residents and staff

Photographs of our residents, staff and board members are published on this website only with appropriate consent. If you are featured on our site and would like your image removed, please contact us and we will attend to your request promptly.

8. Security and retention

We take reasonable, appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, unauthorised access and misuse. We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes set out above, or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted or destroyed.

9. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help it function and to measure how it is used. You can set your browser to refuse cookies; some parts of the site may then not work as intended.

10. Your rights

Under POPIA you have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request that it be corrected or deleted, to object to its processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa (inforegulator.org.za).

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page, with the “last updated” date shown above.

12. Contact us

For any question about this policy or your personal information, please contact:

The Gateway Village
Plot 143, Cnr Van Dalen Road & Peter Road, Wilgespruit, Ruimsig, Johannesburg
PO Box 294, Florida Hills, 1716
Telephone: 011 958 1570
Email: villageadmin@gatewaysociety.co.za