What we fund

The Jim Joel Fund is the South African conduit for funding from The Childwick Trust in the UK and currently supports a number of training providers working in the ECD sector.

These are some of the activities that we fund:

• Provide accredited ECD practitioner training
• Deliver short skills programmes and professional development for ECD workers
• Run parenting support initiatives or home-visiting models
• Operate enrichment programmes, playgroups, toy libraries, and book distribution
• Offer ECD network support (for centres/practitioners)
• Develop innovative learning materials for ECD
• Need core operational support for proven ECD programmes
• We fund work that supports and strengthens the ECD ecosystem—not individual Early Learning centres.

FAQs

Q: I run a registered preschool – can I apply?

A:Unfortunately no. We do not fund individual preschools, crèches or centres, even if they are registered. We only fund NGOs that support ECD practitioners or programmes more broadly.

Q: I run a children’s organisation, but it’s outside South Africa – am I eligible?

A:No, we only fund South African-based NGOs working in Early Childhood Development.

Q: Do you offer bursaries for individual ECD students?

A:No, we do not fund individual bursaries, fees, or stipends.

Q: Can we apply for building renovations or a new school van?

A:No, we do not fund capital expenses such as infrastructure, buildings, or vehicles.

Have a look at some of the incredible organisations we have supported: