Who we are
Signature of Hope Trust was established in 2013 with a single founding conviction: that meaningful change is possible when the right people come together with the right intention.
We are a South African charitable trust, not a direct operator, but a purposeful enabler. We work alongside carefully selected partners to support initiatives that are already doing meaningful work, helping them go further and reach more people.
Our work is organised around three pillars: People, Planet, and Youth. Together, they reflect our belief that lasting change must address the whole picture, the communities, the environments, and the young people who will inherit both.
How We Work
We are deliberate about who we support and how. Every partnership begins with a simple question: Will this create lasting change?
From there, we apply a rigorous selection process, looking at alignment with our values, sustainability of the initiative, measurability of impact, and the operational strength of the organisation we are supporting. We do not duplicate what already exists. We deepen it.
Once a partnership is in place, we remain engaged. Progress is tracked, impact is reported, and accountability runs in both directions. We hold ourselves to the same standard we ask of others.
One commitment underpins everything: 100% of donations go directly to the organisations we support. No operating costs are deducted.
Our Team
The Signature of Hope Trust is led by a team of goal-driven individuals who share a common belief in giving back, and in building something that lasts.
Craig Featherby
Chairman
“Create a vision and never let the environment, other people’s beliefs, or the limits of what has been done in the past shape your decisions.”
Mike Fannin
Co-Founder
“It takes so little to change a life, and the return is far beyond what can be measured by a monetary gauge.”
Rashay Makan
Trustee
“We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole world. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.”
Bryan Austen
Trustee
“Africa has so much more to offer. We need to appreciate this beautiful place we have to call home and the wonderful people and animals that we share it with.”
Our Partners
We are proud to work alongside organisations whose values reflect our own.
Financials & Governance
Signature of Hope Trust is a registered South African NPO and Public Benefit Organisation, operating under full Section 18A status. We are committed to transparency in everything we do.
NPO Registration: 196-195NPO
PBO Registration: 930044595
Trust Registration: IT 1351/2013
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Contact us
Suite 1002, The Colosseum, Foyer 3, Mezzanine level, 26 Century Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town, 7441
+27 21 201 1000
info@signatureofhope.org
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NPO Registration number: 196-195NPO | Public Benefit Organisation Registration number: 930044595 | Trust registration number: IT 1351/ 2013
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