GREATER GOOD

Spur Foundation

As part of Spur Corporation, The Spur Foundation has rallied behind the purpose of Leading for the Greater Good through various initiatives and projects we implement.

The Spur Foundation was established on International Mandela Day, 18 July 2012, with a donation of R670 000 by the Spur Corporation, resonating with the ‘67 minutes’ theme of Mandela Day, and the founding of the Spur family in 1967.

The Spur Foundation is predominantly focussed on early childhood development and supports projects and organisations that;

empower the women (and men) who dedicate their lives to our youngest members of society
put the child at the centre i.e. quality school readiness programmes, ECD resources, parent education and support groups, play, maternal health etc.

Spur Corporation is a growing multi-brand franchisor and from humble beginnings 58 years ago, it is now the proud home of 10 world-class restaurant brands of which three have launched their own charitable initiative aligned to the brands’ own ethos:

Spur Full Tummy Fund

Fill a Tummy, Feed a Mind

We know you can’t teach a hungry child, and during those first, formative years, the essential building blocks for brain and body development are laid. Therefore, we have partnered with key NGOs to help deliver nutritional meals to young children at under-resourced day care centres across South Africa.

John Dory’s Beyond the Shore

Empowering Young Learners with Lifesaving Skills

At John Dory’s, the ocean is part of who we are. It’s where our story begins – but our responsibility goes beyond the shore. John Dory’s Beyond the Shore CSI initiative in partnership with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), provides swimming lessons and water safety education to young learners in under-resourced communities across South Africa.

Panarottis Coding Futures

Bridging the Digital Divide

At Panarottis, Feeding Connection is more than just a promise around the table—it’s about creating real opportunities for connection in every part of life. That’s why we’re supporting coding and computer skills for children in rural areas. By helping young minds access digital tools and knowledge, we’re not only opening doors to the future—we’re feeding the connection between learning, opportunity, and lasting change.

Spur Foundation Beneficiaries

Spur Foundation and the various brand initiatives support a number of beneficiaries / NGOs focused on our larger communities, these include but are not limited to:

The Early Care Foundation

The Early Care Foundation (previously known as ASHA Trust) develops and facilitates early childhood development training programmes for under-skilled practitioners and owners of home-based creches. Early Care Foundation (ECF) training equips beneficiaries with the necessary skills to provide a stimulating educational environment and meet the nutritional needs of the children in their care.

Visit the The Early Care Foundation website

ForAfrika

ForAfrika (previously JAM South Africa) has been serving disadvantaged communities in South Africa since 2005 and operates in seven provinces in South Africa: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Limpopo and North West. Through partnerships with various organisations and donors, ForAfrika feeds over 84 000+ children every school day.

Visit the ForAfrika website

Lunchbox Fund

The Lunchbox Fund is a Non-Profit Organisation that focuses on fostering education via nutrition by providing a daily meal for orphaned and at-risk school children in township and rural areas of South Africa.

Visit the Lunchbox Fund website

The Teddy Bear Foundation

Previously known as The Teddy Bear Clinic, The Teddy Bear Foundation was established in 1986 to provide holistic child protection services. Their mission is to minimise the secondary harm to children and their families when they enter the child protection system. They also provide expertise, information and support in order to make the journey a healing one.

Visit the The Teddy Bear Foundation website

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation & Turtle Rehabilitation Centre

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation is a South African non-profit, public benefit organisation focussed on inspiring people to take action for the ocean and building connections between communities and the marine ecosystem. Foundated in 2019, The Foundation continues the legacy of marine sciences education, conservation, and research efforts of the Two Oceans Aquarium – a key player in environmental awareness, action and passion in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.

Visit the Aquarium Foundation website

NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute is a volunteer rescue organisation that is on call 24/7. Their mission is to save lives on South African waters. They educate communities and strive to innovate and constantly evolve and extend their water-safety initiatives through empowerment and visibility.

Visit the The NSRI website

Reach For A Dream Foundation

When a child gets diagnosed with a life-threatening illness it takes a severe toll on their life. Through fulfilling each child’s dream we are able to bring a spark of hope back into each child’s life, as we know children want nothing more than to have their dreams come true, regardless of their illness. No matter the dream, we try to fulfil it. Let’s make dreams come true.