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.
Taking Care of Business (TCB) celebrates 15 years of innovation and poverty eradication In a global economy increasingly defined by waste, inequality and joblessness, a South African social enterprise is proving that collaboration between competitors can be a force for good — and for growth. This month, that internationally award-winning organisation Taking Care of Business … Read more
Cape Town, 2 October 2024 Woolworths is excited to announce the launch of a new Denim Drop-Off programme, inviting customers to give their preloved denims a new lease on life. As part of Woolworths’ ongoing commitment to sustainability, the initiative will see donated denim collected at designated clothing bins located at Woolworths fashion shop till … Read more
Defy South Africa, has recently announced the launch of its ground-breaking Solar Off-Grid fridge and freezer range, specifically designed to address the challenges related to frequent loadshedding and clean energy access in South Africa. Being the first of its kind in the market, the Defy Solar Off-Grid represents a significant step forward in sustainable technology … Read more
In the heart of Atlantis, a transformative initiative called Lokshin Economiz has been making waves in the lives of Grade 10 learners, providing them with a unique Entrepreneur and Business Development experience. Over the course of 8 months, this program has not only opened doors to the world of business but has empowered the youth … Read more
Taking Care of Business (previously known as The Clothing Bank) is delighted to have received the Social Impact Award at this year’s Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards held on Thursday 23 November 2023. The award is open to organisations working in the fashion and textile system and honours those who have a direct positive impact on … Read more
Greenlight results and insights of TCB Graduates – 2022 Have you ever wondered what impact non-profit organisations and social enterprises have on communities they serve? The Greenlight Movement is here to help us understand. The Greenlight Movement is a group of over 100 non-profits, social enterprises, and businesses that use the Greenlight approach to measure, … Read more
