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Meet Our Executive Team


Mrs. Martha Shongwe

CEO & Founder



Mr. Mandla Shongwe

Chief Financial Officer



Mr. Thabo Ngcobo

Director of Operations



Ms Neliswa Mtsweni

Senior Admin Officer


 

Exeutive Team

      1. Mrs. Martha Shongwe – Founder and Managing Director
      2. Mr. Mandla Shongwe – Chief Financial Officer
      3. Mr. Thabo Ngcobo –Director of Operations 
      4. Ms. Neliswa Mtsweni - Senior Admin Officer

Our commitment to race and diversity

We wanted to look at how we change how we make decisions, shape priorities and share opportunities in recognition that discrimination damages our mental health. Addressing inequalities is central to realising our vision and mission.


We want to keep normalising the conversation about race, discrimination and inclusion.

Take part in conferences where speakers and representatives with diverse backgrounds of all kinds and lived experiences are heard across all parts of the conferences and events


Always ask ourselves, our teams and other organisers if we are making sure a wide range of voices and lived experiences are heard in our own events and those we participate in.

We envisage a more reflective, representative and relevant organisation.

Committees

The Board of Directors may establish committees to oversee specific areas of the organisation's work, such as:

  • Fundraising Committee
  • Program Committee
  • Volunteer Committee

Committees shall report to the Board and may include members from the general membership or interested parties.

Finances

  • Financial Year: The financial year of the organisation shall run from 1st January to 31st December.
  • Budget: The Board of Directors shall approve an annual budget that outlines the organisation's projected income and expenses.
  • The financial plan for Phoenix Support will include costs for staffing, travelling costs, training, facilities, and outreach.
  • We will seek funding from various sources, including grants, donations, and partnerships with local businesses, organisations and government (local, provincial or national).
  • Financial Reports: The Finance Director shall present financial reports at each Board meeting and the AGM.
  • Audits: The organisation's accounts shall be audited annually by an independent auditor.
  • All transactions will be approved by the Managing Director and Finance Director.



 

Risk Assessment:

  • Potential risks: Quarterly, we will have a financial review against our operations to ensure we manage our costs and can sustain the organisation; we will use contracts for all our employees so that we can cut if necessary and or adjust the roles to keep the organisation afloat.
  • Mitigation strategies: We will ensure that all our valuables and properties are insured, and there is a clear dissolution statement in the constitution if necessary. We will continue to work collaboratively, and consideration might be taken with other organisations to re-align our service provision and or share some activities.

Regulatory Compliance:

Adherence to all applicable regulations: As we will have employees who require regulation, we will ensure that they are always compliant with their respective organisation. Systems will be put in place to ensure all are reminded at least 3 months before their licenses are due to expire.


Data privacy and security measures: 


All information will be kept confidential according to data protection, and people will be made aware of how their information will be used and where possible, confidentiality can be maintained.