The most important and exciting piece of news this year is our organisation, Thuso in South Africa, winning Charitable Status. There are many benefits stemming from this new status such as the Gift Aid bonus, which means we can claim back 28p in the £ sterling on all donations from tax-paying donors and at no cost to them. See the Sponsorship and Donations page. Being a reputable organisation with Registered Charitable Status will help to open doors for us in terms of fundraising