Having a
HOME
For people with psychiatric disabilities to have quality of life within the community and function at their highest capacity.
Comcare homes
For 40 years Comcare has provided affordable, stable accommodation in the community for adults with chronic psychiatric disabilities. The bold dream of two families to develop a very needed home for their relatives has grown into a fully functional non-profit organisation, which develops and operates homes in several suburbs in the Western Cape
8 Residences
Comcare homes blend into their local communities. They operate as ordinary residences ensuring our residents have the opportunity for a normal life, fully integrated in their local community.
Supported Living
Comcare operates as a supported living environment with the aid of Residential Support Workers (RSWs). They provide a nurturing, structured, and safe environment that promotes stability, recovery, and dignity.
Community Counsellors
Each resident is assigned to a key Clinical Case Manager, referred to as Community Counsellors, who provide clinical and therapeutic support to residents.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Centre
The Welcome Club
A Social and Supportive Anchor
The Welcome Club is a psychosocial rehabilitation centre operated by Comcare Trust, offering daily group activities to support people with psychiatric disabilities. Our aim is to provide a safe, welcoming space where participants feel included, supported, and empowered to develop social and living skills.
We affirm our role
Comcare Trust is registered as a Level 2 Residential Care Facility, providing Supported Care to adults living with severe psychiatric disabilities. This level of care is recognised within the framework of South African mental health and social care policy, including the:
- Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002
- National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2013–2020
- National Department of Social Development Guidelines for Residential Facilities for Persons with Disabilities
A trust is an agreement between an owner of assets and trustees. In terms of this agreement, the trustees undertake that they will administer the trust’s assets with the necessary care to the benefit of the beneficiaries. It is an efficient and flexible way to ensure that assets are looked after. It also ensures that assets are objectively managed and controlled by appointed trustees in the best interests of the beneficiaries. After signature of the trust deed, the trust is registered with the Master of High Court in whose jurisdiction most of the assets are situated or where the administration is to take place. A trust may be classified as non-taxable in terms of the Income Tax Act. On 22 February 1993, the Master of High Court registered Comcare as a Charitable Trust.
An NPO is an organisation that does not exist to make a profit from the work of the organization for the members of the organization. NPO’s may make a profit, but may not give any profits to their members; they can use the profits they make for the work of the organisation. Comcare first registered as an NPO in February 1999 and have annually renewed our registration by submitting the required reports for consideration.
An NPO can choose to operate as one of several legal structures. These are:
- A Section 21 Company
- A Voluntary Association
- A Trust
The legal structure that Comcare operates under is a trust.
Historically, non-profit organisations were exempt from income and related taxes. This provided some incentive for donors to these organizations. In 2002 the Income Tax Act was amended and tax exemption is now only granted to organisations that qualify as Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs). A PBO, as defined in the Act in the Act is a Section 21 company, trust or association of persons that has the sole object of carrying on one or more public benefit activities:
- In a non-profit manner and with altruistic intent;
- Without the promotion of the economic self interest of any fiduciary or employee, other than reasonable remuneration; and
- Where at least 85% of the activities, in terms of cost or the time expended are for the benefit of persons in the Republic, unless the Minister directs otherwise.
The activities of the PBO must be carried out for the benefit of, or widely accessible to, the general public at large, including any sector thereof.
In 2004 the Commissioner approved Comcare as a Public benefit organization, under Section 18A of the Income Tax Act. This means that tax exemption can be granted for donations to Comcare.
