We start the GROW Educare Centres programme (later renamed to Grow ECD) in Cape Town. Co-founder Lisa Voortman sets up our first ECD centre partnership in Langa.
After facing financial hardship as a single mother, joining the TCB programme helped Zoleka Gobozi regain confidence, build business skills and generate her own income.
Through the TCB Remake Programme, Nontobeko Nkqayi is building a streetwear business using upcycled materials while supporting her family and working towards launching her own clothing brand.
TCB’s Me and My Money – My Journey to Financial Freedom programme has been officially recognised for meeting South Africa’s national Consumer Financial Education Standards (GN500). This confirms the programme’s quality, relevance, and impact in helping individuals and small business owners build lasting financial confidence and independence.
Taking Care of Business (TCB) has been awarded the iZinga Verification Token, achieving 5-star status for legal compliance, financial transparency, and proven impact. This verification reaffirms TCB’s integrity and dedication to creating lasting social and economic change in South Africa.
Taking Care of Business (TCB) has launched TCB UK, a registered charity that makes it easier for UK-based donors to invest in South Africa’s most impactful poverty-relief programmes. The first campaign will support Grow ECD, helping women entrepreneurs run sustainable preschools and improve early-learning outcomes for children.
TCB is transforming South Africa’s circular economy through its Resell, Repair, and Remake programmes. By repurposing retail waste into small business opportunities, TCB empowers unemployed South Africans to earn an income, reduce waste, and build brighter futures.