The Frank Jackson Foundation funds a number of educational projects in South Africa, a selection of which are detailed here. For more information please follow the links to the organisations’ websites.
Scholarship Programme
Since 2007 the Frank Jackson Foundation has supported Scholarships at Cordwalles Preparatory School and Clifton Preparatory School in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Four Scholarships are awarded each year to two boys and two girls from disadvantaged backgrounds and they join the schools in Grade 4. All the young people supported, who have completed their primary schooling so far, have succeeded in securing full scholarships to attend prestigious private senior schools around South Africa. The programme is now mature enough that some of the young people have reached University and even begun their careers. We are very proud of all their achievements.Click below to view the Cordwalles or Clifton websites:
The Amathuba Foundation believes in the power of an opportunity. They help high school scholars to reach their dreams, by providing customised funding and personalised mentorship and work together with partner high schools. Their model is designed to provide what a disadvantaged learner needs in a new school environment, in order to thrive. Relationships, support and accountability are at the heart of what has made the Amathuba Foundation successful.
The boys and girls who are part of the Frank Jackson Scholarship Programmes at both Cordwalles and Clifton Nottingham Road, are passed on to the Amathuba Foundation, as their beneficiaries from age 13 onwards. More information can be found on their website
The Western Cape Primary Science Programme (known as PSP) works with teachers to develop their knowledge and practical teaching skills in Maths, Science, Language and the Environment.
Teachers are trained to deliver quality teaching in primary schools located in poor communities. PSP also develops quality teaching materials and resources, and works closely with school management teams and officials from the South African Basic Education Department to support effective implementation of the curriculum and sustainable ongoing professional development of teachers.
Click to view the PSP website: PSP
The Vula Programme provides training and support to Maths and Science Teachers from townships and poor rural senior schools in KwaZulu-Natal. Vula provide effective and relevant training, chiefly in Mathematics, Physical Science and accounting in order to create maximum impact on teaching and learning at those schools.
The Frank Jackson Foundation supported VuMA (Vula Maths) training allows for a group of teachers to spend a full school term of eleven-weeks at Hilton College, being exposed to new & exciting ways of teaching Mathematics. Integral to the model is the term-long immersion in all the possibilities offered by using IT and computer-supported Mathematics teaching. Each teacher attending VuMA is provided with a laptop (and in some cases an overhead projector) which they take back to their school.
Working in the impoverished Vrygrond Township of Cape Town, Sozo Foundation are on a mission to see young people equipped and empowered to live a life of purpose by improving their educational and employment opportunities.
The Frank Jackson Foundation have supported the building of their vibrant community centre, their after-school homework and tutoring club for high school students, and currently supports their small business and employability work. Young people are trained in practical skills: including construction, barista skills, hair and beauty and bakery and are then supported to establish their own small enterprises or find work.
The Learning Trust (TLT) champions, funds and builds the capacity and skills of small and growing organisations working to improve educational outcomes for young people living in poverty. By working in partnership with The Learning Trust, the Frank Jackson Foundation is able to channel grants to young and growing community-based organisations that meet our aims, while the TLT staff support them to grow, professionalise and deepen their impact. TLT are developing quality and sustainable organisations by coaching, mentoring and training staff and promoting collaboration, particularly in those focusing on after school tutoring programmes.
The Frank Jackson Foundation provides funding to Ikamva Youth’s programme in the Cape Town Township’s of Masiphumelele and Khayelitsha. Ikamva Youth’s after-school clubs run across South Africa to provide a safe space for learners to go after class. 
They receive help with their homework and a host of other advice and support including academic tutoring, psychological support and career guidance to ensure they succeed in school and beyond. The Ikamva Youth tutors are volunteers, many are University students or recent graduates, and a majority are now alumni of the Ikamva Youth programme.
