
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”
Helen Keller
Place
of
Safety
Child &
Youth Care Centre
NPO
202-855 NPO
930061923 PBO
2017/441393/08 REG NR


About Guardians
Of Hope
Guardians of Hope is a registered Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) providing specialised, full-time care for vulnerable children from birth to four years of age who have been abused, abandoned, surrendered for adoption, are destitute, or require palliative care. We deliver holistic, child-centred support that meets each child’s physical, medical, emotional, psychological, and developmental needs within a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.
Our home accommodates up to 30 children, offering consistent professional care and essential early developmental support during the most critical years of life. We work in close partnership with social services to pursue family reunification wherever possible, and where this is not in the child’s best interest, we actively support adoption and foster care to ensure every child can grow up in a loving, permanent family.
To further support early childhood development, we operate an on-site educational programme that provides structured learning and stimulation for toddlers, helping to build strong developmental foundations and school readiness.
By protecting and nurturing society’s most vulnerable children, Guardians of Hope not only transforms individual lives but also contributes to building healthier families and stronger communities. Sustained funding is essential to ensure we can continue providing this critical care and life-changing support.
Our mission is to care for vulnerable babies and toddlers and help find them loving family’s.
How to Donate
There are many ways you can donate to Guardians of Hope, if you need any other information, please get in touch.
Our Product Needs

For the Bums
Sizes 1 – 5 Nappies
Wet wipes
Baby Bum cream
Diaper bags
Toilet Paper
For the Tums
Infacare Formula (1,2,3)
Formula Infasoy 1-3
Baby Cereal
Baby Food (6-12 Months)
Fresh vegetables & fruit
Food items for toddlers (1 - 4 years)
Childcare Products
Aqueous Cream (Non-scented)
Body Wash & Shampoo
Toothpaste
Multivitamin
Panado Syrup
Cleaning
Dish Washing Liquid
Washing Powder
Hand Wash / Sanitizer
Floor wash & Refuse Bags
Handy Andy & Jik



Our Toddler Program
- Education
- Extramural Activities
- Medical Support
- Play Area
How you can Support



Management & Staffing
Guardians of Hope is sustained by a dedicated and compassionate team committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for every child in our care. The team includes a Centre Manager, and supported by a qualified social worker, thirteen devoted caregivers, and a domestic worker who ensures the home runs smoothly.
At the heart of the organisation is our founder, Elaine Brenkman, who provides overall oversight, guides the team, and manages the day to day operations. Her leadership ensures that every aspect of the centre from staff supervision to the wellbeing of the children is carried out with excellence, compassion, and unwavering commitment.
Recognition Received:
- 2017 Daily Dispatch Local Hero winner
- 2019 Business Woman Association - Social Entrepreneur Award Finalist
- 2025 Inspiration Award winner
Support Team
A visiting clinic attends monthly to conduct health assessments, administer immunisations, monitor growth, and ensure each child reaches important developmental milestones. To further support development, a Speech Therapist from Fort Hare visits daily to enhance speech and language skills, while an occupational therapist provides weekly interventions. In addition, the children benefit from structured developmental programmes, with Monkeynastix, CatrobatKidz, Kianakinetics and Playball all visiting weekly to promote physical development, coordination, and play-based learning.

Board of Directors
Guardians of Hope is guided by a professional, respected, and trustworthy Board of Directors whose passion ensures the sustainability, compliance, and smooth running of the home.

Bonnie Currin
(Chairperson)

Sandra Kleinhans
(Treasurer)

Gézelle Oakes
(Secretary)

Olutoyin Olaitan

Olutoyin Olaitan

Elaine Brenkman

Dirk Brenkman

Philip Nicholson

Dr Cheree Goldswain
Services we provide to the community
- Training for Caregivers and other NPOs
- Teenage pregnancy assistance
- Support for moms in crisis
- Assist with facilitating of adoption/foster care process
- Support other Charities with sharing donations


Contact Guardians of Hope
- 52 Belgravia Crescent, Belgravia, East London
- 082 487 4406 / 043 749 1417
- info@guardiansofhope.co.za
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