Registration
NPO Status
Tracking our journey to become a registered Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa.
April 2025
First application submitted
Formal NPO application lodged with the Department of Social Development.
September 2025
Application declined
Certain essential clauses were missing from our founding documents.
September 2025
Revised application submitted
Updated founding documents with all required clauses and resubmitted.
Pending
Awaiting approval
Under review by the Department of Social Development - fingers crossed!
What does NPO status mean?
Once approved, we will be a registered Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa. This will allow us to open a dedicated Lolla's Light bank account and may make donations tax-deductible for donors.