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The Learning Trust

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The Learning Trust acts as a convenor and coordinator of the Catch-Up Coalition, supporting education, ECD, after-school learning, learner support, digital inclusion, food security, youth development, training, and partner capacity through implementing partners. It works nationally.

Listed in: Jobs for Nature

Footprint

4,303 work sites in 126 catchments across Eastern Cape. 4 are greening and environment sites, which count for the fund. 2,059 sites fall inside a strategic water source area.
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  • The Learning Trust sites, sized by count. Nearby sites group together until you zoom in
  • Strategic water source area
  • G22 (Berg–Olifants)620
  • M10 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)535
  • C22 (Vaal)402
  • A21 (Limpopo)328
  • A23 (Limpopo)290
  • Q91 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)202
  • M20 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)161
  • P40 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)135
  • M30 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)131
  • C21 (Vaal)115
  • P10 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)115
  • uMlazi (U60)92
  • A71 (Limpopo)90
  • uMngeni (U20)77
  • C52 (Orange)75
  • D41 (Vaal)74
  • 110 more catchments861

Site locations are approximate, based on addresses.

Layers: DWS quaternary catchments (CSIR ArcGIS) · SANBI Strategic Water Source Areas 2017 · both queried 7 Oct 2026 · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors, greyscale · Catchments without a local name show the DWS tertiary code and water management area

Catchment and water source area for each site come from a spatial join of its geocoded point with the national layers. Not checked on the ground.

Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments; Strategic Water Source Areas (2017)

People employed

Counted from payroll records. Totals only. No personal data. Participants exclude supervisors, timekeepers and admin. Positive exits are payroll exit reasons, not follow-up.

12,577

different people across 4 rounds · payroll-backed

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

2,168

worked in two rounds, and 539 in all three

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

4

worked at greening and environment sites, the work this fund pays for

Sources: Programme payroll records · Greening sites only

Whole programme and greening sites only
All roundsParticipantsWomenUnder 35With a disabilityPositive exits
Whole programme12,57768.5%83.8%69597
Greening sites only475%100%00
Participants by round
RoundParticipantsWomenUnder 35Left for a jobLeft to studyPermanent job or enterprise
R14,78965%81.4%000
R23,77765.8%83.4%84955
R33,93469.4%85.6%0102113
R43,36672.3%79.6%1267850

Sources: Programme payroll records · Summary and exit reasons by round

Exit reasons as recorded on payroll. There is no follow-up of people after they leave. Positive exits: left for a job, further studies, or permanent employment or enterprise.

Evidence

All 143 results cleared for the demo, grouped by category. Each shows its confidence label, source, page and caveat.

Automated extract, not yet reviewed. These results were extracted automatically from The Learning Trust's reports and have not been checked line by line. The Learning Trust reports are cited by name and page only. They are not published or available for download. Every environmental result is partner-reported. Nothing is independently verified yet.

Education (28)

  • Number of children receiving after-school support, Round 2

    683,716 count of childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • The number of schools and ECD centres reached, Round 2

    8,129 count of schools and ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants who pursued further education or training, Round 3

    14%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Learners reached (Education Support & ECD), Round 3

    739,147 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Schools reached (Education Support & ECD), Round 3

    13,895 schoolsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • CuC members performing under Youth Support & Recreation, Round 3

    17 membersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants recruited to work under Youth Support & Recreation theme, Round 3

    779 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants who left to further their education, Round 3

    322 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Early departures reduction at multiple sites, Round 3

    35%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of Jobs, Round 3

    1,542 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.18

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of jobs, Round 3

    799 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.18

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of youths supported and empowered, Round 3

    35,142 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.18

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    2,289 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 Number of children receiving after-school support, Round 4, Q1

    128,201 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 The number of schools and ECD centres reached, Round 4, Q1

    1,527 schools and ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 13 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    532 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 14 Number of youths actively engaged in structured group or peer-led activities, Round 4, Q1

    11,369 youthsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 15 Number of youths platforms sustained for interaction, recreation, and support, Round 4, Q1

    961 platformsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    1,980 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Impact Indicator 1 Number of J...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 Number of children receiving after-school support, Round 4, Q1

    376,697 childrenPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Impact Indicator 2 Number of c...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 The number of schools and ECD centres reached, Round 4, Q1

    4,684 schools/ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Impact Indicator 3 The number ...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 13 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    990 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Impact Indicator 13 Number of ...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 14 Number of youths actively engaged in structured group or peer-led activities, Round 4, Q1

    32,179 youthsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 14 Number of youths ...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 15 Number of youths platforms sustained for interaction, recreation, and support, Round 4, Q1

    1,203 platformsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 15 Number of youths ...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Phakamani Young Minds Academy anti-bullying initiative reach, Round 4, Q1

    206 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Inclusive Education South Africa participants trained, Round 4, Q1

    70 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Ikamva Youth participants supported, Round 4, Q1

    90 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • LEFA-Velle TaRL practitioners trained, Round 4, Q1

    55 practitionersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Health & Care (4)

  • The number of HIV testing patients reached, Round 2

    18,396 count of patientsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • The number of TB testing patients reached, Round 2

    19,341 count of patientsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of home tracing, Round 2

    973 count of home tracingsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of condoms distributed, Round 2

    44,152 count of condomsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Greening & Environment (8)

  • Number of river clean-ups, Round 2

    80 count of clean-upsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Area of invasive plant species removed (m2), Round 2

    66,320 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Waste Collected (Kg), Round 2

    6,620 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of public spaces greened, Round 2

    21 count of public spacesPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of environmental clubs established (active), Round 2

    35 count of clubsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of articles/videos created, Round 2

    25 count of articles/videosPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of products created, Round 2

    5,233 count of productsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of adverts, Round 2

    256 count of advertsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Food Security & Nutrition (28)

  • Number of sandwiches distributed, Round 2

    418,769 count of sandwichesPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of market gardens established, Round 2

    150 count of gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of training sessions, Round 2

    16 count of sessionsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of businesses registered, Round 2

    34 count of businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Community gardens established, Round 3

    128 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Meals delivered, Round 3

    1,643,134 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Market gardens established, Round 3

    218 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training sessions conducted (Food Security), Round 3

    178 sessionsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Businesses registered, Round 3

    58 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of Jobs, Round 3

    343 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.18

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    158 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 5 Number of meals distributed, Round 4, Q1

    373,792 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 6 Number of market gardens established, Round 4, Q1

    51 market gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 7 Number of training sessions, Round 4, Q1

    17 training sessionsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 8 Number of businesses registered, Round 4, Q1

    18 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    424 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Impact Indicator 4 Number of J...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 6 Number of market gardens established, Round 4, Q1

    124 market gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 6 Number of market g...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 7 Number of training sessions, Round 4, Q1

    124 training sessionsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 7 Number of training...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 8 Number of businesses registered, Round 4, Q1

    35 businessesPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 8 Number of business...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • EWB meals distributed, Round 4, Q1

    77,244 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • GCU meals distributed, Round 4, Q1

    44,227 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Inclusive Education South Africa meals supplied, Round 4, Q1

    18,810 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Gauteng Consortium meals supplied, Round 4, Q1

    22,197 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Makhanda Consortium meals distributed Jan-March, Round 4, Q1

    45,631 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Just Grace meals distributed, Round 4, Q1

    7,939 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • MCOC meals provided from food garden, Round 4, Q1

    37,000 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Western Cape Consortium meals distributed (collective), Round 4, Q1

    63,097 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Sozo Foundation Entrepreneurial Hub seed funding, Round 4, Q1

    3 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Pathways

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Digital Inclusion (17)

  • Number of coding workshops facilitated, Round 2

    669 count of workshopsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of learners reached, Round 2

    64,647 count of learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Access to full computer labs, Round 2

    308 count of computer labsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Coding workshops/training sessions completed, Round 3

    1,501 sessionsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Coding tournaments hosted, Round 3

    207 tournamentsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Computer labs established, Round 3

    190 labsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of jobs, Round 3

    171 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.18

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 9 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    105 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 10 Number of coding tournaments/hackathons or tech events, Round 4, Q1

    45 tournaments/hackathons/tech eventsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 11 Number of learners reached, Round 4, Q1

    3,710 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 12 Number of digital access points (hubs, learning centres) created, upgraded or maintained, Round 4, Q1

    41 digital access pointsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 9 Number of Jobs, Round 4, Q1

    212 jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Impact Indicator 9 Number of J...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 10 Number of coding tournaments/hackathons or tech events, Round 4, Q1

    304 eventsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 10 Number of coding ...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 11 Number of learners reached, Round 4, Q1

    34,085 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 11 Number of learner...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 12 Number of digital access points (hubs, learning centres) created, upgraded or maintained, Round 4, Q1

    275 digital access pointsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 12 Number of digital...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Total learners reached through digital inclusion sessions, Round 4, Q1

    29,858 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Overall coding programme learners reached, Round 4, Q1

    5,618 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Thematic Area 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Art & Culture (3)

  • Number community art destinations created, Round 2

    43 count of art destinationsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of jobs created when community art tours are booked, Round 2

    2,736 count of jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of practice workshops and outcome of practical experience training, Round 2

    53 count of workshopsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.13

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Organisational Capacity & Sustainability (10)

  • targeted number of 2,750 recruited volunteers, Round 2

    2,750 count of volunteersPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • The overall attrition rate stood at 12%, Round 2

    12 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • approximately three out of every five (60%) participants who left the project moved to other opportunities, Round 2

    60 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participant attrition rate, Round 3, Round 3

    20%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants who entered entrepreneurial activity, Round 3

    7%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Completeness and accuracy in contracting and attendance data, Round 3

    95%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 2,540 participants received wages or stipends exceeding the monthly target while also representing a 47% increase from November (1,941 participants), Round 4, Q1

    2,540 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Unique participants who received stipends in Q2, Round 4, Q1

    2,914 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Executive Progress Report Summary

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Participant attrition rate, Round 4, Q1

    4.9 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Executive Progress Report Summary

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • MCOC NEMISA-accredited media and broadcasting enrolment, Round 4, Q1

    15 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Pathways

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Training & Skills (38)

  • Number of participants who left the programme | 1085, Round 2

    1,085 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.4, attrition table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have moved onto better roles as a result of the programme. Better = higher paying / longer-term work | 50.7%, Round 2

    50.7 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.4, attrition table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of the programme. | 8.5%, Round 2

    8.5 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.4, attrition table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants who left the programme, Round 3

    870 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have moved onto better roles as a result of the programme (Better = higher paying / longer-term work), Round 3

    17.5%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of the programme, Round 3

    14%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants empowered through accredited vocational skills/training, Round 3

    2,737 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Attrition rate at end of Round 3 (May), Round 3

    20%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants who left into micro-enterprises, Round 3

    71 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of the programme participants who have completed workplace readiness and soft skills training, Round 3

    2,737 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Tutor Training, Round 3

    1,056 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Early Childhood Development (ECD) Training, Round 3

    536 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Play-Based Learning Facilitation, Round 3

    536 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Robotics and Coding, Round 3

    173 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Business Administration, Round 3

    40 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Digital Photography, Round 3

    40 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Radio Broadcasting, Round 3

    38 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of certificates issued, Round 3

    4,200 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of training partnerships/collaborations established, Round 3

    258 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of the programme participants who have completed vocational skills training, Round 3

    690 Not statedPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.19

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Indicator 12 Number of participants trained to deliver tutoring support (literacy, numeracy, or academic catch-up), Round 4, Q1

    1,167 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 13 Number of participants trained in early childhood development practices (care and learning support), Round 4, Q1

    527 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 14 Number of participants trained to facilitate play-based learning sessions, Round 4, Q1

    842 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 17 Number of participants trained in digital photography techniques, Round 4, Q1

    149 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 18 Number of participants trained in radio broadcasting and media production skills, Round 4, Q1

    199 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 19 Number of participants trained in communication and teamwork skills (verbal, written, listening), Round 4, Q1

    1,196 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 20 Number of participants trained in emotional intelligence and personal development skills (including stress management), Round 4, Q1

    772 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 20 Number of participants trained in workplace readiness skills (time management, ethics, professionalism), Round 4, Q1

    1,254 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.15

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Programme Indicator 12 Number of participants trained to deliver tutoring support (literacy, numeracy, or academic catch-up), Round 4, Q1

    1,393 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 12 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 13 Number of participants trained in early childhood development practices (care and learning support), Round 4, Q1

    1,269 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 13 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 14 Number of participants trained to facilitate play-based learning sessions, Round 4, Q1

    3,005 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 14 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 15 Number of participants trained in robotics and coding skills, Round 4, Q1

    349 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 15 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 16 Number of participants trained in business administration and management skills, Round 4, Q1

    1,262 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 16 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 17 Number of participants trained in digital photography techniques, Round 4, Q1

    296 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 17 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 18 Number of participants trained in radio broadcasting and media production skills, Round 4, Q1

    352 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 18 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 19 Number of participants trained in communication and teamwork skills (verbal, written, listening), Round 4, Q1

    3,661 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 19 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 20 Number of participants trained in emotional intelligence and personal development skills (including stress management), Round 4, Q1

    2,760 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 20 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Programme Indicator 20 Number of participants trained in workplace readiness skills (time management, ethics, professionalism), Round 4, Q1

    3,775 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 6, row for 'Programme Indicator 20 Number of partici...'

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

Micro Enterprise Development (3)

  • % of participants who have started or been able to sustain enterprise as a result of the programme. | 1.7%, Round 2

    1.7 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.4, attrition table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have started or been able to sustain enterprise as a result of the programme, Round 3

    7%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • RNDA participants supported in market gardening, Round 4, Q1

    52 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Table 2, Pathways

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Pathways & Livelihoods (4)

  • Participants who transitioned into formal employment, Round 3

    17.5%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participants who left for permanent employment, Round 3

    477 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Wage disbursement accuracy, Round 3

    99.9%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Traceability of participant exit records, Round 3

    90%Partner-reported

    Sources: The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.14

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Labels used: Partner-reported Payroll-confirmed Independently verified (none yet)

Finance-readiness checklist

What funders usually ask for, and where The Learning Trust stands. An automated checklist: items marked Not assessed have not been reviewed yet.

  • Baselines

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Work locations

    Partial

    4303 sites from geocoded addresses; 4 are greening and environment sites. No GPS or work polygons.

  • Costs

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Land rights

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Permits

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Monitoring

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Evidence of water benefit

    Missing

    No measured or modelled water benefit.

  • Employment after exit (3 and 6 months)

    Missing

    Payroll records exit reasons only. No follow-up after people leave.

  • Independent verification

    Missing

    Environmental results are self-reported. People numbers come from payroll.

  • Buyer or payer interest

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Contracted revenue

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

What The Learning Trust says about its programme

Statements from The Learning Trust's own reports, labelled as intended or reported. Not verified. Automated extract, not yet reviewed.
Outcomes The Learning Trust aims for or reports (10)

  • Transition from constrained rollout phase (Q1) to stable, high-impact implementation phase (Q2) with sustained improvements across core indicators.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Disengagement of a non-compliant IP (Imbeleko) reinforces programme accountability and consistent standards enforcement across implementing partners.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • learner development, enhanced educational outcomes and thriving adults

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • targeted number of 2,750 recruited volunteers

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • learner outcomes throughout South Africa

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • project closeout performance improved

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • improved sustainability and participant data management

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Overall, the first quarter of [the programme] Round 4 consolidated the foundations for effective programme delivery at scale.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Short-term public employment, embedded within layered support and local delivery systems, unlocks meaningful socio-economic mobility.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • [the programme] has left an institutional legacy of stabilised, professionalised, reimagined local delivery embedded across the Coalition's Theory of Change.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

Lessons The Learning Trust reports (6)

  • Targets per theme and per indicator should be stipulated in service level agreements signed with implementing partners from inception.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • The report tracks participants leaving the programme, moving to better roles, taking up studies and sustaining enterprise.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Effective monitoring is not simply a compliance mechanism but a developmental process; its success depends on systems that are co-owned, responsive to context, and capable of surfacing both scale and nuance. Allowing IPs to define success in terms meaningful to their work and context improved relevance, credibility of data, and ownership.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Meaningful delivery in the social sector is inseparable from organisational strength; many implementing partners are rich in social capital but operate without organisational scaffolding required for scale and sustained delivery. Organisational development should be treated as a pre-emptive strategic enabler of quality, accountability and resilience, not remedial support.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Compassion and discipline are not opposites but complementary tools; as a publicly funded project [the programme] introduced firm compliance standards that allowed less room for leniency, requiring the Coalition to tighten expectations while still supporting partners.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Without a clear post-exit pathway there is a risk of mistaking retention for success; a participant can complete the programme, show engagement, and still remain disconnected from long-term employment or learning opportunities.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

Barriers The Learning Trust reports (15)

  • Reduced session times in some IPs' partner schools resulting in incomplete coverage of planned content, weakened learner understanding/retention, and limited individual learner support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Imbeleko's non-compliance with accountability standards, causing unresolved participant queries and reduced trust in the programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Lower participant return rates in the post-December period at ADC affected participant-related targets.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Departure of Axium Education's FLN Manager increased coordination demands pending recruitment.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Facilitator availability averaging nine working days per month constrained training, mentorship, and instructional quality.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • [the payroll app] platform issues (onboarding delays, contract processing inefficiencies, intermittent downtime) affected attendance tracking and payroll; some partners reverted to manual systems.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Manual contracting, onboarding and offboarding processes were unsustainable for intended recruitment of 3000 participants across partner networks.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Delays in securing necessary authorizations from local authorities hampered efforts to clear invasive species.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Operational unpredictability during peak payment cycles linked to [the payroll system] system stability: Increased unpredictability in payment processing timelines, resulting in prolonged standby periods, inefficient use of LOE, heightened pressure on programme teams and IPs, and potential erosion of confidence despite payments ultimately being processed.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Reduced effective quarterly delivery window affecting cumulative target realisation: Q1 spans three calendar months (ideally); however, substantive programme delivery commenced in November following a delayed recruitment greenlight, resulting in an effective two-month delivery window. This compression coincided with examination periods and year-end school closures.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Governance risks within consortium-based delivery arrangements: In consortium arrangements, uneven internal governance or unclear role expectations may affect equitable participation, transparency, and accountability among consortium partners, limiting visibility into delivery conditions and creating imbalances in resource flow.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Erosion of consistent understanding and interpretation of key performance indicators across implementing partners over time: interpretation and application may drift across partners and consortium arrangements due to staff turnover, role transitions, and varying organisational capacity, affecting data consistency, comparability, and the programme's ability to use performance information confidently.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • A key gap was the absence of accessible feedback - IPs had limited visibility into their own data or how their contributions fit into the broader system, restricting learning and adaptive decision-making.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Implementing partners operate in difficult conditions (gang violence in the Cape Flats, flooding/infrastructure collapse in rural KwaZulu-Natal, informal settlements with unreliable power/water/safety).

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Follow-up efforts varied across partners and lacked consistency and structure needed to sustain engagement at scale; difficult to maintain contact with young people navigating mobility, informal economies, or multiple survival priorities.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

How The Learning Trust adapted (9)

  • IPs engaged partner school principals to improve time management; encouraged blended approaches (take-home materials, WhatsApp-based support) to supplement reduced contact time.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Mutual agreement reached to discontinue Imbeleko's participation in the [the programme] programme; affected participant queries were isolated and fully resolved.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • System performance improved progressively over the quarter, with reduced discrepancies and enhanced functionality observed by March.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Overachievement in other greening indicators compensated for the underperformance.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Proactive sequencing and buffering of payment-related workflows; early coordination and escalation with IDC and [the payroll system] stakeholders during peak cycles; prioritisation of time-critical tasks to reduce standby inefficiencies; ongoing engagement to improve system predictability and reduce recurrent operational strain.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Align performance assessment to the effective delivery window, explicitly reflecting the November implementation start and academic calendar constraints in reporting and interpretation of cumulative indicators. Plan for recovery later in the cycle, including early engagement with IDC on programme duration adequacy.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Enforce clear governance and accountability expectations for consortium arrangements, including the use of Memoranda of Understanding that articulate roles, responsibilities, and principles of collaboration across partners. Strengthen assurance and verification of consortium compliance, including targeted follow-up through documentation review, site engagements, and proportional checks.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Ongoing indicator enablement beyond initial onboarding, including refreshed guidance, accessible reference materials, and reinforcement through routine engagements. Active verification through programme interactions, including site visits, check-ins, and targeted follow-up, to surface interpretive drift early.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Shifted messaging to "We acknowledge your challenges and your effort to resolve them but be careful not to become part of the problem" while tightening compliance expectations.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

Recommendations from The Learning Trust (11)

  • Investing in a digital solution is essential.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Future public employment initiatives could benefit from investment in a scalable digital participant management solution.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Introduce a digital reporting interface allowing IPs to access real-time performance data and see their contributions in relation to collective outcomes; blend quantitative and qualitative indicators.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Fund conveners should treat organisational development as a mechanism to drive system evolution, integrity, programme quality and sustainability across the social sector.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Build a more intentional, coordinated, and resourced follow-up mechanism such as alumni communities, opportunity referral networks, or digital platforms (e.g. an Impact Pathway Tracker) for ongoing engagement.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Expand co-owned monitoring systems and introduce a public-facing dashboard to promote transparency, reduce one-way reporting, and foster real-time reflection across the coalition.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Formalise structured OD support (HR, governance, monitoring) across both long-term partnerships and shorter-term initiatives like [the programme]; develop a unified theory of change linking programme and project streams.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Maintain a posture of supportive accountability, communicating expectations clearly and reinforcing norms around data quality, reporting, and professional conduct without losing flexibility and trust.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Develop lightweight, structured tools to maintain contact with alumni: a digital Impact Pathway Tracker, a Public Pathway Navigation Toolkit, and informal peer-driven alumni networks.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Scale coalition-led training models through a shared training calendar, co-facilitated workshops, and a standardised work readiness curriculum, with emphasis on practical, market-relevant and digital skills content.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Adopt a unified onboarding and offboarding framework: a standard orientation guide, clear articulation of rights and responsibilities, and exit protocols to improve data accuracy and reinforce ethical/professional standards.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

Sustainability, as The Learning Trust reports it (4)

  • Awarenet received a R48,546 Kagiso Trust grant for robotics equipment/laptops and receives R30,000 monthly ongoing support from Kagiso Trust.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Ikamva Labantwana Bethu secured over R200,000 from the Department of Social Development for its Youth Development Scheme (~R16,666/month), and secured R60,000 from Signa Academy for six intern stipends.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • MCOC receives R28,700 from DGMT; Soweto Basketball Academy receives R42,000 from the Rupert Foundation and R78,400 from PUMA.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Partners were pursuing alternative funding options, philanthropic models, self-sustaining models and private partnerships beyond [the programme].

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

What helped The Learning Trust (2)

  • Focused and direct program models were described as effective for community safety and action against GBV.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • By Phase 3 the Coalition had achieved operational stability, enabling piloting of targeted OD support (HR systems, monitoring practices) within the [the programme] context, with positive uptake and engagement from partners.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3

Sources

  • Programme payroll records · Export dated 28 Sep 2026. Totals only; no personal data shown.
  • DWS quaternary catchments · Via CSIR ArcGIS service, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Strategic Water Source Areas (2017) · SANBI BGIS, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 2 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • The Learning Trust close-out report, Round 3 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • The Learning Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.

Partner reports are cited by name and page only, never linked publicly.