Athletes who have a passion for sports make them unique, viewing life through a competitive eye. The desire to compete and their drive for success can mean seeing friends, family, and school as distractions. Usually, the first thing for them to sacrifice is their spiritual life and schoolwork.
And yet, God does not intend for athletes to do it alone.
The Dream
Western Cape Sports Solutions concentrates largely on rural athletes who have a passion for succeeding on, and even off the sports grounds. And that includes all sports, not only athletics.
However, the dream and goal is to help parents with their talented children. Many parents struggle when their child rises on, for example, the athletic track, because it mostly comes with a financial burden. There are sports outfits, transport, and other additional expenses for the athlete.
Our Vision
We are a few passionate adults who want to make a difference with sports in a child’s life. We also want to become more involved in rural sports development.
To achieve our goal, we have to become involved with sports clubs, NGO organizations, nursery schools, church organizations, or any club involved with children. It is our dream to help make a difference through sports in the Western Cape Province, where helps needed.
ALSO: In every community, there are those who left an imprint in their efforts to uplift the community, showing their talent in sport. . Ironically, they usually don’t even realize it, and usually expect nothing in return for their good deeds. Our vision is to give recognition to those former players, men and women.
We feel that constructive community leaders should be acknowledged. Not only for what they have done in the past, but also for what they still mean to their communities – especially the younger generation.
CONSTITUTION:
WEST COAST SPORTS SOLUTIONS NPC
Registration Number: 2024/406492/08
Republic of South Africa
PREAMBLE
West Coast Sports Solutions NPC (“WCSS”) is established as a Non-Profit Company dedicated to empowering young people through sport, education, leadership, arts, culture, and community development.
The organisation believes every young person deserves the opportunity to discover and develop their potential regardless of race, gender, background, financial circumstances or geographical location.
WCSS exists to create opportunities where few exist and to strengthen communities through partnerships built on integrity, transparency and accountability.
ARTICLE 1
NAME
The name of the organisation shall be: West Coast Sports Solutions NPC
Registration Number:
2024/406492/08
ARTICLE 2
REGISTERED OFFICE
The registered office shall be situated in the Republic of South Africa at an address determined by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 3
VISION
To become a leading youth development organisation that creates sustainable opportunities through sport, education, arts, culture and leadership programmes throughout the West Coast District, the Western Cape and South Africa.
ARTICLE 4
MISSION
The mission of WCSS is to:
- Develop young people through structured programmes.
- Promote healthy lifestyles.
- Identify sporting and artistic talent.
- Build partnerships with schools, municipalities, businesses and community organisations.
- Promote leadership, discipline and responsible citizenship.
- Create opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
ARTICLE 5
OBJECTIVES
The objectives include:
- Rugby Development
- Netball Development
- Football Development
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Cricket
Arts and Culture
- Music Development
- Performing Arts
- Talent Identification
- Coaching Development
- Leadership Development
- School Partnerships
- Community Events
- Youth Empowerment Programmes
- Skills Development
- Fundraising Programmes
- Volunteer Development
- Public Benefit Projects
ARTICLE 6
POWERS
WCSS may:
- Raise funds.
- Accept donations.
- Receive grants.
- Receive sponsorships.
- Purchase equipment.
- Employ staff.
- Appoint volunteers.
- Enter into agreements.
- Open bank accounts.
- Organise tournaments.
- Organise festivals.
Work with local and international organisations.
ARTICLE 7
NON-PROFIT STATUS
The organisation shall operate exclusively as a Non-Profit Company.
No income or assets shall be distributed to Directors or Members except for reasonable reimbursement of approved expenses or remuneration for approved services where legally permissible.
ARTICLE 8
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The organisation shall be governed by a Board of Directors.
Minimum:
Three Directors.
The Board shall appoint office bearers including:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chairperson
Treasurer
Vice Treasurer
Secretary
Additional portfolios may be created when required.
ARTICLE 9
DUTIES OF THE CEO
The CEO shall:
Provide strategic leadership.
Represent WCSS.
Approve programmes.
Coordinate partnerships.
Oversee operations.
Ensure compliance.
Report to the Board.
ARTICLE 10
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
All income shall be deposited into the official WCSS bank account.
Financial records shall be maintained.
Annual financial statements shall be prepared.
All expenditure shall be authorised according to Board-approved financial policies.
The Board shall determine authorised banking signatories, payment approvals, electronic banking permissions and custody of banking instruments through formal Board Resolution.
ARTICLE 11
MEETINGS
The Board shall meet at least four times annually.
Emergency meetings may be called by the Chairperson or CEO.
A quorum shall consist of most Directors.
ARTICLE 12
DECISION MAKING
Board decisions shall be made by majority vote.
In the event of a tie, the Chairperson shall have a casting vote.
ARTICLE 13
MEMBERSHIP
The Board may admit members, volunteers and advisors.
Membership shall not confer ownership of organisational assets.
ARTICLE 14
VOLUNTEERS
WCSS recognises volunteers as essential partners.
Volunteers shall comply with organisational policies.
ARTICLE 15
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
WCSS shall provide safe programmes for young people.
All activities involving minors shall be conducted responsibly and in accordance with applicable South African law and organisational safeguarding policies.
ARTICLE 16
ETHICS
Every Director and volunteer shall:
Act honestly.
Avoid conflicts of interest.
Protect organisational assets.
Maintain confidentiality.
Promote equality.
Respect diversity.
ARTICLE 17
PARTNERSHIPS
WCSS may enter partnerships with:
- Schools
- Municipalities
- Government Departments
- Sport Federations
- Businesses
- Sponsors
- NPOs
- NPCs
- International organisations & Community organisations
ARTICLE 18
ASSETS
All assets belong exclusively to WCSS.
No individual may claim ownership.
ARTICLE 19
DISSOLUTION
Upon dissolution, all remaining assets shall be transferred to another qualifying non-profit or public benefit organisation with similar objectives, in accordance with applicable law.
ARTICLE 20
AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may only be amended by a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors.
CODE OF GOVERNANCE
WCSS commits itself to:
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Good Governance
- Responsible Financial Management
- Community Service
- Youth Empowerment
- Respect
- Inclusivity
WCSS PLEDGE
- We believe every young person deserves an opportunity.
- We believe communities become stronger when young people succeed.
- We commit ourselves to serving with honesty, integrity and transparency.
- We will continue creating opportunities where others see obstacles.
Together we build stronger communities through sport, education, arts and leadership.
ADOPTION
This Constitution was adopted by the Board of Directors of West Coast Sports Solutions NPC