Knysna Estuary Research Foundation is a Non-Profit, Public Benefit Organization (S18A) and we rely on funds from the public to keep our heads above (and below) water. If you feel moved to support our work in the Knysna Estuary, please see the below giving options:
To make an online donation please select one of the options below:
To request your S18A tax certificate for your donation, please email accounts@knysnaestuary.co.za
To make a direct EFT, please refer to our banking details below:
Bank Account Details
Account Name: Knysna Basin Project Association
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch Name: Kingsmead
Branch Code: 040026
Account Number: 051138530
Swift Code: SBZA ZA JJ
Please use your email address as a reference.
MySchool, MyVillage, MyPlanet
We are very proud to be part of the MySchool, MyVillage, MyPlanet programme! The Knysna Basin Project can be listed as one of your preferred beneficiaries on your MySchool card. This means that every time you swipe your MySchool card at partner stores, a donation is made on your behalf to the Knysna Basin Project by the partner store. Remember that you can list up to three beneficiaries of your choice!
You can use your MySchool card at the following stores:
- Woolworths
- Altech Netstar
- Engen
- Flight Centre
- Loot.co.za
- Tafelberg Furnishers
- Waltons
- WorksheetCloud
To add the Knysna Basin Project as a beneficiary on your MySchool card, visit the MySchool website and update your details: https://www.myschool.co.za/supporter/update/
Doing your bit for Knysnaโs environment does not get easier than this!
Gift Certificates
Our gift certificates make a thoughtful gift for the animal lover and conservationist. Please email Jessica Seath at jessica@knysnaestuary.co.za to purchase a gift certificate.
- Gift certificates are available in three denominations: R250; R500 and R1000.
- Gift certificates are emailed in PDF format to the donor and/or recipient, upon your request.
- Please make payment into our bank account. Banking details above. Gift certificates will only be issued once payment/proof of payment is received.
- Please allow 3 – 5 working days for the gift certificates to be issued.
Donations of Equipment
Our field work and community outreach programmes are always in need of equipment and resources. We would specifically welcome donations of any of the following:
- Diving wetsuits
- Diving cylinders
- Diving masks and snorkels
- Diving fins
- Educational signage
- Environmental books for our Local Schools Programme
- Litter and waste bins
- Indigenous trees and plants
Knysna Estuary Research Foundation: Bursary Programme
The Knysna Estuary Research Foundation is proud to play a part in the education of our future aquatic scientists and we have put in place a Bursary Programme aimed at providing funding to worthy students. This programme is dependent on the support of donors and if you are interested in providing student funding please contact Jessica Seath (jessica@knysnaestuary.co.za).