Discover local organisations making a difference in our village
Animal Welfare
Greyton Animal Welfare Society (GAWS)
Volunteer-run NPO improving the lives of dogs, cats, and horses in Greyton and surrounding communities.
Animal Welfare
060-902 NPO
Greyton Animal Welfare Society (GAWS)
GAWS is a volunteer-run NPO organisation committed to improving the lives of dogs, cats, and horses in Greyton and surrounding communities including Genadendal, Voorstekraal, Bereaville, Heuwelkroon, and Bosmanskloof. They focus on animals belonging to people who cannot afford private veterinary care, and operate an after hours emergency response. GAWS receives no government funding and is entirely reliant upon donations and funding from the public.
What They Do
Sterilisation and spay-neuter clinics for community animals
Cruelty prevention, rescue, and rehabilitation
24/7 emergency service and mobile clinic
Education and awareness campaigns
Pet boarding and kennels (proceeds support the NPO)
A permanent loving home for abused, injured, and geriatric donkeys on a farm 10 km outside Greyton.
Animal Welfare
147-280 NPO
EARS Donkey Sanctuary
EARS Donkey Sanctuary provides a permanent loving home to abused, injured, and geriatric donkeys on a farm 10 km outside Greyton in the Overberg. They rescue working donkeys from abuse, rehabilitate traumatised equines, educate school children about animal compassion, and run an Adopt a Donkey programme. A charity shop on Main Road, Greyton supports the sanctuary financially.
What They Do
Rescue of abused and injured donkeys from law enforcement cases
Long-term sanctuary for geriatric and non-working donkeys
Education programme: school group visits and interactive learning
Gelding and sterilisation programme for population management
Adopt a Donkey programme (R1,200/year or R100/month)
A permanent refuge for over 100 rescued farm animals on a 40-hectare farm outside Greyton.
Animal Welfare
187-044 NPO
Greyton Farm Animal Sanctuary
Greyton Farm Animal Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge for over 100 pigs, 40+ sheep, goats, geese, chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats on a 40-hectare farm 7 km outside Greyton. Founded in 2014, the sanctuary rescues farm animals from abuse and slaughter, runs a humane education programme for schools, and operates Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue as a satellite initiative. They are partnered with WellBeing International.
What They Do
Permanent sanctuary for rescued pigs, sheep, goats, and poultry
Humane Education Programme for schools
Volunteer programme (minimum one month, international volunteers welcome)
Apply to volunteer on the farm (minimum one month preferred). Tasks include animal care, admin, social media, and market attendance. Also listed on Workaway.
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Donate
Financial donations via the website, or support through merchandise purchases.
First-line response for injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife in the Greyton and Overberg area.
Animal Welfare
Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue
For over five years, Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue has been the first line of response for injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife in the Greyton/Overberg area — tortoises caught in wildfires, eagles in distress, duikers, and more. They train community volunteer Wildlife First Responders and are building a dedicated rehabilitation centre.
What They Do
Wildlife rescue, stabilisation, and transfer to permitted rehab centres
Wildlife First Responder volunteer training
Conservation education and safe wildlife handling
Building a dedicated rehabilitation facility (active fundraiser)
Train as a volunteer Wildlife First Responder — learn emergency identification and safe wildlife handling.
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Donate
Donate via their website or BackaBuddy rehabilitation centre fundraiser. Purchase items from their online shop (owl boxes, pet ID tags) — proceeds support the rescue.
Alleviating human suffering and promoting health and wellness in Greyton for over 25 years.
Community & Welfare
Greyton Red Cross Society
The Greyton Red Cross alleviates human suffering, promotes health and wellness, and contributes to the wellbeing of individuals and families in Greyton and surrounds. Operating for over 25 years, it runs community health, child welfare, and home-care programmes with a dedicated volunteer team.
What They Do
After-school programmes: educational, social, and nutritional support for children
Home-based care: in-home support for individuals in need
Health clinics, wellness workshops, and awareness campaigns
Turning disability into ability — a daycare centre for mentally and physically disabled adults in Genadendal.
Community & Welfare
Mind Over Matter
Mind Over Matter is an NPO daycare centre for mentally and physically disabled adults aged 18-60 in Genadendal. Run by Celestine Smith, it provides daily supervision, nutritious meals, craft programmes, vegetable gardening, basic literacy classes, and operates a community feeding scheme using garden produce to feed vulnerable residents.
What They Do
Weekday daycare (Mon-Thu, 09h00-14h00) for adults with disabilities
Tackling food insecurity by helping community members grow their own vegetable gardens across the valley.
Community & Welfare
103-944 NPO (Greyton Transition Town)
Valley Food Gardens
Valley Food Gardens was launched in 2020 as a food-security response to COVID-19 and ongoing food poverty in the Greyton-Genadendal Valley. An initiative of Greyton Transition Town NPO, it assists community members in establishing self-sustaining home vegetable gardens, runs community kitchens to feed children, sells surplus produce via veggie boxes, and offers permaculture workshops.
What They Do
Home food garden support (seedlings, compost, manure) via community hubs
Community kitchens feeding vulnerable children
Veggie box distribution at RAW wholefood store, 26 Park Street
Permaculture workshops and guided medicinal plant walks
Vegetable swop/exchange table with chemical-free produce
Community football club based in the heart of Greyton, competing in the SAFA Overberg Hollywood Bets Regional League.
Community & Welfare
Greyton Roses FC
Greyton Roses FC is a community football club based in the heart of Greyton. The club competes in the SAFA Overberg Hollywood Bets Regional League, playing home and away fixtures across the region. With over 800 followers on Facebook, the Roses are a rallying point for community pride and sport in the valley.
What They Do
Senior men's team competing in the Hollywood Bets Regional League (SAFA Overberg)
Providing bursaries and mentoring to disadvantaged learners from the Greyton-Genadendal Valley since 2010.
Education
Greyton Genadendal Education Fund
GGEF provides bursaries and mentoring to disadvantaged rural learners from the Greyton-Genadendal Valley to access secondary and tertiary education. The fund supports pupils at Emil Weder High School in Genadendal and university students via top-up funding above NSFAS grants, with mentors assigned to help students succeed. Their track record includes pass rates more than double the national average and over 400 school bursaries awarded in 14 years.
What They Do
35 school bursaries per year (Grades 9-12, Emil Weder High School)
University bursaries: R6,000-R9,000 per year, paid quarterly, tied to academic progress
Become a mentor for university students. Contact the fund to discuss how you can support their education programmes.
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Donate
R6,000 sponsors one first-year university student for a full year. Monthly contributions also welcome. Personalised sponsorship available with student progress updates.
Providing access to Greyton House Village School for children who cannot afford fees.
Education
Greyton House Bursary Fund
The Greyton House Bursary Fund provides access to Greyton House Village School for children in Greyton and Genadendal who cannot afford the school fees. The school centres on small classes, creativity, and child-centred learning. Funding is raised primarily through the annual Greyton Mountain Marathon — a 2-day stage race along the Riviersonderend Mountains with all proceeds going to the bursary fund.
What They Do
Bursaries for underserved children to attend Greyton House Village School
Conserving Greyton's natural and built heritage since 1978 — managing the nature reserve, trails, and Saturday Market.
Conservation & Emergency
Greyton Conservation Society
The Greyton Conservation Society has conserved Greyton's natural and built heritage since 1978. It works with Theewaterskloof Municipality to manage the Greyton Nature Reserve (approximately 2,200 hectares including Uitkyk, Wa en Osse, Perdekop, and the Boesmanskloof trail). GCS also runs the Saturday Morning Market, one of South Africa's oldest community markets, and coordinates the Greyton Baboon Program.
What They Do
Greyton Nature Reserve co-management and trail maintenance
Alien invasive species clearing events (volunteer hacking days)
Community hikes: Mondays 09h00, Thursdays and Sundays 07h30
Saturday Morning Market: every Saturday 09h30-12h00 at Market Square
Greyton Baboon Program: non-violent herding to manage baboon-human conflict
Architectural and village character heritage advocacy
A heritage irrigation network of open furrows that has served Greyton residents since the village's founding in 1854.
Conservation & Emergency
Greyton Leiwater
The Greyton Leiwater is one of the last functioning heritage irrigation systems of its kind in South Africa. This gravity-fed network of open furrows draws from the Gobos River and has served the village since its founding in 1854, channelling mountain stream water through properties for garden irrigation. Each property with leiwater rights receives a scheduled time slot to open their sluice gate and flood-irrigate their land. The system is managed by volunteer water bailiffs and street wardens, and is recognised as an important piece of Greyton's cultural heritage.
What They Do
Heritage gravity-fed irrigation serving gardens, vegetable patches, and orchards
Bi-weekly alternating supply between Bo Lei Dam and Mid Lei Dam zones
Volunteer water bailiff and street warden management
Sluice gate scheduling and water rights administration
Help with furrow maintenance and clearing. Volunteer as a street warden to report blockages and leaks. Visit the website for schedules and water use rules.
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Donate
Support the leiwater system by respecting water schedules and keeping furrows clear on your property.
Community-funded volunteer firefighters protecting Greyton and the Valley of Grace through rapid emergency response.
Conservation & Emergency
NPC 2024/486379/08
Greyton Volunteer Firefighters
The Greyton Volunteer Firefighters are a group of dedicated volunteers who protect Greyton and the Valley of Grace through rapid emergency response. Formally registered as an NPC in 2024, the organisation is community-funded and relies on donations and local support to maintain equipment and operations, including ongoing fundraising for essential fire-fighting vehicles.
What They Do
Wildfire suppression and structural fire response
Rapid emergency response across Greyton and the Valley of Grace
