Support an Athlete
Donate
Your gift goes straight to work — kit, race entries, and coaching for young athletes who have the talent but not the means. Every contribution removes a barrier that would otherwise stand in their way.
Why It Matters
Every rand carries a young athlete forward
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. We fund the practical things that stand between a promising young athlete and their next start line — and we keep the focus on the athlete, whatever their sport.
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01
Kit & equipment
The gear that makes training and competing possible — so nobody misses out for want of the basics.
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02
Race & event entries
Entry fees and travel that get athletes to the competitions where they can test themselves and grow.
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03
Coaching & support
A season of skilled coaching and mentorship to turn raw potential into steady, lasting progress.
Give once-off when the moment moves you, or set up a monthly gift to carry an athlete through a whole season. Both make a real, direct difference.
Give by EFT
Bank transfer details
The simplest way to give right now is a direct bank transfer. Use the details below from your banking app or online banking.
- Account name
- Umthombo Youth Leadership Foundation
- Bank
- Placeholder Bank (Pty) Ltd
- Account number
- 0000 0000 0000
- Branch code
- 000000
- Account type
- Cheque / Current
- Reference
- Your name — or the athlete's name
Donating to a specific athlete? Mention their name in your payment reference so we can direct your gift to their project.