In 2023, 474 children in the Helderberg were referred to PATCH following sexual abuse or exploitation.
- Nearly 200 of them were under the age of 12.
- Most knew their abuser – a family member, neighbour, or someone in the community.
- This is not a distant issue. It’s here. It’s real. And we must respond together.
- When abuse goes unaddressed, it affects more than one child – it ripples into homes, schools, and workplaces.
Your support today helps build a healthier, more stable Helderberg for the future.
About Patch
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Nearly 200 of them were under the age of 12.
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Most knew their abuser – a family member, neighbour, or someone in the community. This is not a distant issue. It’s here. It’s real. And we must respond together.
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When abuse goes unaddressed, it affects more than one child – it ripples into homes, schools, and workplaces.
Your support today helps build a healthier, more stable Helderberg for the future.
Your R10,000 Donation Helps Provide:
- Immediate crisis intervention
- Forensic medical assessments and court preparation
- Specialist trauma therapy
- School-based prevention programmes
- Support for non-offending caregivers and families
Why Join the Power of 100 Club?
- Your business becomes a Child Protection Champion in the Helderberg
- You invest in the wellbeing of your community’s children and its future
- You help children access the care, support, and justice they deserve
- You receive a Section 18A certificate (100% tax-deductible)
- You’ll be recognised on PATCH’s social platforms and at local events
- You join a growing network of local changemakers committed to lasting impact
“Every child supported today is a future adult with hope, resilience, and dignity.
The path to a thriving community begins with their healing and our willingness to invest in it.”
Our Goal: 100 Businesses Giving R10,000 per Year
Whether you’re the 1st or the 101st — your contribution matters.
Become part of this powerful community of business leaders standing up for children.
Join by EFT please use the banking detials below and use your email address as reference.
PATCH / Helderberg Child Abuse Centre
FNB: Somerset West
Code: 200512
Acc No: 5368 1073 433
Swift Code: FIRNZA368
