ABOUT US
History behind the 1%Club...
The 1%Club was launched in November 2009 by two working professionals who wanted to make a difference to society by contributing towards a worthy cause and at the same time, meet new people through fun, organised activities. What a better way to meet both needs than by combining the two ideas... and so the 1%Club was born.
What is the 1%Club and Why 1%?
Every few months the 1%Club plans a social event for all its members (for past events see the 'Events' page). The club provides a platform for working professionals to increase their social circle and at the same time, network with like-minded people. In order to be invited to these events, you have to become a 1%Club member: 1% of your salary is just the recommended amount to contribute each month however, members are free to donate whatever amount they can afford or feel is appropriate. The 1%Club members’ contributions are pooled together and go towards supporting the underprivileged farm and rural children with whom the Anna Foundation works. Through their Reading, Running, Right-ing programme, the Anna Foundation aims to equip the farm children with skills for life-long learning and enable the children to grow and develop into responsible and contributing South African citizens - thus a hand up and not a hand out!
Benefits of being a 1%Club Member
Access to unique events
Meet new people and make new business contacts
Contribute towards a worthy cause
What do you get in Return?
A monthly email stating exactly where your money has gone and what all 1%Club member's contributions have been used towards.
Each contribution is tax deductible - you will automatically receive a Section 18A donation receipt for each month's contribution
A monthly e-newsletter from the Anna Foundation
You get to feel good about benefitting others while you have a great time at fun socials: Win-Win!
Current 1%Club Members:
Due to the Anna Foundation programme being
implemented on farms around the Western Cape, the majority of 1%Club
members live in Cape Town and Boland region although anyone living in
any area is welcome to "join the club".
The 1%Club is not a singles club or aimed at couples only. Anyone and everyone is free to join!
Our members comprise a wide variety of occupation fields: engineers; finance; commerce; HR; IT; optometrists, legal profession; program directors; 'mature' students, teachers, sales reps... the list goes on.
