About The Little Optimist Trust

Our main aim is to Inspire Kids to SURVIVE and THRIVE.

SURVIVE

Optimism is a potent health tonic! Through our programs, talks, books, documentary and inspiration days, we offer HOPE and inspire kids to be optimistic despite their present situation.

THRIVE

In partnership with our key sponsors we fundraise and assist to renovate and refurbish under resourced paediatric health care, primary care and education facilities.

Through our Sailing Therapy Academy and Blue Mind programs, we offer opportunity, inclusion, education, pathways to employment and positive mental health intervention.

Our main beneficiaries are vulnerable children, be they marginalized economically or have compromised health.

Find out more about the Trust below

Trust Information:

We are a registered TRUST, certified Public Benefit Organization and registered NPO. All donations are eligible for a Section 18a Tax Certificate and The Little Optimist Trust is a B-BBEEE Level 1 Contributor.

All USA donations are eligible for a 501c3 tax exemption through our US Fiscal partner – Chapel & York.

PBO Number: 930060059

NPO Number: 228- 978 NPO

Trust Number: IT002355/2016(C)

Our Programs:

Changing one’s outlook affects your mental health and your ability to tackle life’s challenges. The main aim of our programs is to inspire the children to look past their present circumstances and look to the future with hope and possibility.

Our programs run throughout the year.

PROGRAMS:

Visits to hospitals and health care facilities
Visits to youth centers, schools and after care facilities.
The Little Optimist Sailing Academy
Sailing Therapy and Growth Mindset Programs and workbooks

Our Projects:

We care not only for the mental state of our beneficiaries but also look to their physical needs. Each year, in consultation with our sponsors and key partners, we select institutions and facilities to upgrade.

We have renovated, painted and beautified the following health and education facilities:

2025:
- Astra Special School library upgrade, paint and refit
- Khanyisa ECD, Zithulele, Eastern Cape – bathroom rebuild, roof installation and tiling of classroom
2024:
- Heideveld Youth Centre – paint and new bathroom

2023:
- Heideveld Church – roof repair
- Astra Special School bathrooms Phase 2
2022:
- Durbanville Children’s home – bathrooms
- Astra Special School – bathrooms and dormitory rooms

2021:
- Holy Cross Children’s Home – Therapy House
2020:
- The Youth Centre at Groote Schuur Hospital
2019:
- Umthawelanga Educare Creche, Mfuleni
2018:
- 2018/19: Edendale Hospital
- Maitland Children’s Hospital
2017:
- Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

Our Sponsors:

Thank you for being a part of this journey!

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Social Partners:

It is our privilege to work with dynamic and committed social partners to bring about positive change in the hearts and minds of our kids.

Academy Sponsors:

Little Optimists:

The Little Optimists are a squad of young people who embody the values of The Little Optimist: they are Brave, they have Heart, they never give up! Meet the real life heroes HERE.