Abagold Development Trust
The Abagold Development Trust was established in 2010, where the founders of Abagold decided to establish a Trust to support and help to uplift the communities of which has majority of its employees. ADT focuses on the fields of Education, Training, Development, and Job Creation for people with disabilities
When the Abagold Development Trust was established in 2010, it was structured in such a way that the Board of Trustees would be representative of both the company and local communities.
Over the past 12 years, the Abagold Development Trust has supprted many worthy organisations and projects sharing its vision. Some of them have been funded on a sustained basis over several years, with the result that a strong partnership has ensured maximum impact on the community.
Message from Trustee
Our communities face huge challenges that are not easy to solve and have in fact become part of the fabric of our society. Fortunately, growing numbers of people are joining the cause to make a difference in the Overstrand region. This year the Abagold Development Trust has stepped up a gear in terms of our contribution to this cause.
Firstly, we have reaffirmed our commitment to supporting early childhood development in our local communities through adopting and assisting existing ECD centres. Secondly, we are not alone and have garnered the support of all Abagold employees, most of whom come from the communities we seek to serve. Thirdly, we have employed Elaine Davie as liaison officer to help co-ordinate this engagement.
The “Luvo Marantï” scholarship was launched, under the auspices of Tim Hedges (Abagold MD), with Luvo as the main benefactor. What a resounding success and we’re excited about what the future has in store!
A special thanks to our partners for all your support and words of encouragement.
Enver Manchest
BOARD MEMBERS
OUR TRUSTEES
TRUSTEE
Anisha
Archary
Anisha is the former HR Director of Old Mutual and was instrumental in taking the company to Top Employer status in SA and 13 countries on the African continent. She has a demonstrated history of achievements across Financial services, Aviation and Retail. In 2022, Anisha was appointed as a non-executive director for Abagold Limited.
TRUSTEE
Enver
Manchest
Enver is a Chartered Acountant with 19 years experience , most of it in senior financial management positions. He joined Abagold in 2018as Chief Financial Officer and in 2020 was appointed to be the Abagold Board as Financial Director.
TRUSTEE
Morris
Tshabalala
Morris has been the principal of Lukhanyo Primary School in Zwelihle for a number of years. He sat on the Board of several local Educational NGOs and is currently a Trustee of The Overberg Community Trust. He has served in a variety of capacities on local Provincial and National structures of the South African Football Association.
TRUSTEE
Jenny
Sauls
Jenny is a long-time resident of Mount Pleasant in Hermanus, where she is Head of Lombardi Centre for the Aged. She is a community activist, especially for respect for cultural preservation.
Her aim is to involve the Youth projects like the Indigenous Games initiative.
TRUSTEE
Evelyn
Mabhunu
Evelyn is a social entrepreneur and Trustee of the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust. A BA graduate from Fort Hare University, she has also completed the Social Entrepreneurship Programme of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and the System Change and Social Impact Programme of UCT’s Graduate School of Business.